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2011 Mazda CX-9 consumer reviews

$29,135–$30,525 MSRP range
side view of 2011 CX-9 Mazda
(41 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
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3 Windows Malfunction in 7 Years

We loved this car up until March of 2017. At 73,000 miles the drivers side window malfunctioned and would not go up. It cost $550 to repair. In 2022, two, yes two more windows malfunctioned and will not go up; the passenger side and the left rear window on the drivers side. We’ve never owned a vehicle where one window malfunctioned let alone three. Wish we could give a better review. This is just very unfortunate!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nice comfortable reliable car recommend it for SUV

Great comfortable reliable vehicle Very recommended for SUV Enjoy driving it Recommended for a small SUV And drunk to drive it every time I’m getting in

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Family SUV We've Ever Owned

A capable family transporter and a blast to drive. Seats seven but drives like a much smaller Mazda sports car. This is our fourth Mazda and by far our favorite.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable

Excellent vehicle for a larger family. Drives smoothly and excellent in winter weather. Liked front and rear AC controls. Plenty of leg room. Seats 8

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Truly zoom zoom!

The interior is set up perfectly for what I love and I feel so proud when driving it around the outside looks amazing. I am able to get up and go on the interstate just like I love to.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Surprisingly Comfortable-Family of 7 Tall People

This car had plenty of leg room for our above average height family of seven. It was surprisingly comfortable, especially for long trips. Very reliable too! Overall pleased with it and sad we no longer need a 7 passenger vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car in 50 years of car ownership

We had a series of minivans, which I liked for the versatility, but my wife said no more. The CX-9 was eye-opening in how great a utility vehicle could drive. We have had absolutely no issues in 120,000 miles and it still drives like new.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Stop downsizing engines !

We've owned our Mazda for some time and it has never left us down. She is 7 years old and still drives like a new car. Mechanically its been perfect with no issues (FWD model has no transfer case problems). MPG has been around 25 if you drive it under 70MPH, which is pretty good considering the size of the vehicle. Recently while I had the car in for service I was given a NEW Turbocharged 2017 CX-9 Signature as a loaner. I loved all the doo-dads inside but the engine was a major let down. Mazda needs to continue offering a V6 of some sort and not a small 4 cylinder that gets WORSE MPG than a large V6 and passing power of the turbo 4 has left me puzzled, why would you go backwards Mazda ? V6 sounds pleasing reving up even to redline. If Mazda offered the new 9 with the old V6, I would probably purchase another CX9. At this rate I will keep driving the old version which I enjoy much more - as a car enthusiast, plus its paid for.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable SUV i have ever owned

Great Value and reliability compared to other SUVs. purchased new and enjoy every mile i drive it. Comfort, parking, rear camera, lots of space on this seven passenger SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best SUV ever

This SUV has everything I could ever ask for. It has a DVD player in the headrest, sunroof, power door and windows, lots of leg room, huge truck space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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