Brand new 2008 CX-9 AWD. At 1100 miles I hear the loudest noise I have ever heard a car make... like someone taking a baseball bat and striking the underside of the vehicle. Take it to dealer... can't reproduce sound nor do they find anything wrong. At 1400 miles feels like right side tire is going flat... strong vibration. Take it to dealer... cant reproduce sound and can't find anything wrong. At 1800 miles baseball bat sound again. I record sound with cell phone and play it for tech. Next day I am informed that the "carrier bearing" is bad. No parts in the country and they will not be able to get one for 7 days.

I'm not much of a gear head... should I be concerned about this problem on a brand new vehicle. Will it spell trouble down the road. Is this a common problem?? Thanks for any advice!!

 

Bound to get a bad one out of the box every once in a while....

 

Pb2008,

I have a 2008 AWD CX-9 and I am experiencing the same problem. I am bringing my vehicle into the shop this Thursday. I will certainly bring this bearing issue to their attention.

I have about 6000 miles. I experienced the same problem but wrote it off and something was picked up by my rear tire causing a vibration. Thought for sure I had a rear flat and even pulled off the road to check. My problem is intermittent but recently have noticed it more when I take a right turn for some reason.

At first I thought I had an imbalance in one of my rear wheels but perhaps this is my problem also.

Curious to know if you received your new bearing. And if so, has the problem gone away? How bad did yours get before fixing? I probably first noticed my problem at about 2000 miles.

Was it covered by your warranty?