2008 Mazda CX-9 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“In motion, after accelerating, I let up off the gas after reaching 60mph on the freeway and there is a clunking sound accompanied with a jerk coming from the rear end of the vehicle. After slowing, when I lightly step on the gas to maintain a speed it has the clunking sound accompanied by a jerk as well.”

“Car make weird vibration noise in the back end . Went to different mechanics and it's a transfer case and driveshaft issue. . Looks the problem is in design. Mazda recalled the transfer case from 2010 model and later but not before. Since the same part is used in earlier models requesting recall on earlier models too. I went to 4 different transmission shops and everyone told me that each and every Mazda CX-9 comes to them has same issue. Called dealership and they said the extended warranty is after 2010. …”

“When driving vehicle a severe shuddering vibration and loud noise emanated from front end of vehicle, as if front axel was going to fall off. Happened three times so far. Once to my wife, once to me, and once to the mechanic. Very frightening each time, causing drivers to pull over and turn off vehicle. Then vehicle drives ok for a while. Happened while driving straight forward. Mechanic states it is a failed power transfer unit. Mechanic's research indicated it is a big problem in Mazda CX-9 vehicles, and a class action lawsuit was filed and resulted in a settlement. …”

“I have a 2008 Mazda CX-9 with 139,000 miles on it. The transfer case has destroyed the transmission. The transmission was compromised by the faulty transfer case over a period time. I've done extensive research on this and this is absolutely a known issue that the transfer case is ruining these transmissions. I've also discovered that the Mazda dealerships in my area are selling upwards of 4 transfer cases per week and often out of stock due to this replacement of the faulty transfer case coming out of the factory. …”

“When accelerating after driving for a few minutes maybe 10-15 after the vehicle has had time to warm up, as I am applying pressure to the gas pedal and it is shifting into gears (usually into gears 3,4, & 5) the vehicle is showing that it is into the next gear but you feel it shift after the fact so it is delayed and as accelerating it feels as though it is lagging and trying to shift but can't fully right away. I am only submitting this complaint because I know a couple others with this make of vehicle but different years and they stated they have the same issue with their vehicle as well”