My 2012 CX-9 AWD GT (51K miles) started to show sign of brake booster failure. I would get a hard pedal intermittently with very little brake force (DW almost almost rear ended someone). After some research, I found Mazda SSP93 and did the diagnostic test myself and confirmed a bad brake booster. I needed to do the lower control arm recall anyway so I brought it to the dealer. After 3 days in the shop, I have new LCAs and brake booster and not a cent less in my pocket!
As a bonus, the dealer's loaner car turned out to be a 2016 CX-5 AWD sport. I have been itching to drive a CX-5 and this worked out really well. I like the handling of the CX5. It corners without a lot of body roll and I think it hold true to the zoom zoom nature of the brand (much more than my CX9). In fact, i think the ride is a tad harsh (for an SUV) and I say this given my other car is an '06 Mitsubishi Evo9. The ride quality of the CX5 surprised me quite a bit. The other thing that stood out was hearing the groan of the engine during acceleration and low speed lugging. I had place the CX5 as one of the options come the day I ditch the Evo9. Now I'm not so sure anymore. When are they gonna make an AWD Mazda6?
Anyhow, just sharing my experiences.
As a bonus, the dealer's loaner car turned out to be a 2016 CX-5 AWD sport. I have been itching to drive a CX-5 and this worked out really well. I like the handling of the CX5. It corners without a lot of body roll and I think it hold true to the zoom zoom nature of the brand (much more than my CX9). In fact, i think the ride is a tad harsh (for an SUV) and I say this given my other car is an '06 Mitsubishi Evo9. The ride quality of the CX5 surprised me quite a bit. The other thing that stood out was hearing the groan of the engine during acceleration and low speed lugging. I had place the CX5 as one of the options come the day I ditch the Evo9. Now I'm not so sure anymore. When are they gonna make an AWD Mazda6?
Anyhow, just sharing my experiences.