Started out with a lot of highway miles but the last 5 have been shorter trips. The only meaningful repair was nearly the entire exhaust. I did have a scare with the transmission - the pan had rotted out. New pan and new fluid and we're off again. 350 here we go!
I started to notice over the past week or so that while using AndroidAuto or Carplay, at random the screen switches to the native Mazda GPS. There's no rhyme or reason to it, it just wants to switch to it. It's annoying and it's just another quirk in the Mazda software 🤷
'25 Mazda CX-5 Connected wirelessly
Anyone else need to give their CX-5 a little kick in the butt to deal with the heat since idling around at city drive speeds isn't ideal to kick the AC into full blast until it's hit its power band?
Shock mount was done last year... is this the "bad rear diff bushing" sound?
Hello everyone,
I'm in the market for a used CX5. I currently drive a 2002 F150. It's got no AC, cruise control, only 2 seats, etc etc. I'm finally making a good wage, so I'd like to upgrade. I did the math and the loan for this one is totally in my budget.
I went and looked at a 2016 GT and unfortunately when I took it to a mechanic for a PPI, there were SO many issues, so I didn't end up getting it. Lots of electrical codes, needed an alignment, AC smelled like wet dog and couldn't even feel it. So I found a new one, and when I got the carfax for that one, it had 4 accidents even though the dealer's site listed none. So.. I found ANOTHER one.
This is the one I'm looking at: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/784357264
Carfax for it: https://www.carfax.com/vehiclehistory/ar20/S0-Nvt3z2oapiXZzziZF2Y1x--acHQsXOVh2QfM19xz9Q661ODWevRFqhuFec7XF8qrcM-j128dc4LhpYzg6Qju3jeeRZe3ogIY?s_id=&partner=TBD&et_id=
I wasn't looking for a Reserve one but it caught my eye and the Carfax is great. I guess I'm just worried about the mileage, but.. my truck had 112k when I bought it and it's been great. Granted.. it's older so it's pretty easy to work on.
I found another post talking about reliability here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CX5/comments/1eyi1ur/hi_former_mazda_master_tech_here/
Should I try to get one that doesn't have a turbo? I really like the features of this one, especially since I have kids. The heated seats would be nice, the vents in front seats would be amazing.. and the turbo would be fun. It'd be nice to drive something quick since I've been driving my old truck for like 7 years.
I have a friend who works for a dealership who's going to go with me to help with haggling/cutting through the salesman's BS (in case there is any).
Anyway, enough rambling I guess. What are yalls opinions?
Did find this one on Facebook. 2017 only 69k miles. https://www.facebook.com/share/17paC1YncX/
So... 1500 is a bit tough to swallow... and 2500 is even more.
Anyone had luck with these ebay bay/amazon onea for 400-600 bux? That lasted more than 30 days and actually work with the ECU?
Pic for attention.
I recently bought a used Mazda CX5 with 117k kms. As a preventative maintenance, I decided to change all the fluids in the car. Engine oil, transmission fluid, differentials, and transfer case.
After a few days, during driving on expressway with my family, I heard a faint extra noise coming from the front of the car. and within a minit, there was a big shudder where the car kinda vibrated. This happened twice in split second. I pulled over immediately on the should of the expressway. Opened the hood and there was a burned smell inside. it smelled like burnt clutch. The car did not shut off. I put it in gear and drove a little forward and backward, did not feel any grind. As it was late night, I slowly drove the car back home. There was a small whining noise coming from under the car. When I reached home, I noticed some oil drips in the drive way.
Next day, I took the car to a jiffy lube nearby and told them the story( now I think this was a mistake as I should have taken it to an indipendeant shop). They checked and told me that the transfer case drain plug was only hand tightened and the oil was dripping from there. They talked with the jiffy lube branch who initially did the job. The manager said, they will top up the transfercase fluid after tightening the drain plug for free. He also wrote that down in the bill saying that the drain plug was only hand tightened.
He said to get in touch with the branch who initially did the job to get some clarity on next steps.
After the first job, I drom 1300kms when the shudderring happened, then I drove 70 kms to home with the whining noise. After the top up of the fluid, I had to go to work and drove 120kms in 2 days ( no noise noticed).
Im affraid whith the shuddering, there could be catastophic damage to the transfer case. How do I proceed from here?
Will a warranty from the shop be enough? stating they will replace if any premature failure happen? or should I demand for a new transfer case?
If they deny, do I have a strong case to pursue legal actions? TIA
Guys, trying to buy a 2013 to 2016 CX-5 in the UK. I always see high mileage posts in this thread. Is it really Diesel or Petrol you guys talk about high mileage? I'd prefer diesel as they're cheaper to run.
would be so much easier if had the awd, love that little brace section used for lifting on the AWD.
except i dont have the AWD. when i look under the car honestly nothing looks good for lifting.. what the heck? where is the rear jacking spot for the FWD model? all the stuff ive found online even for the fwd model doesnt seem to match my car.
something aint right here.
I just got this app notification. What does this mean? Is it just a system glitch? I drive it multiple times a day, everyday. Most recently about two hours ago and nothing showing on the dash. Is this nothing to worry about?
Hi, my CX5 is a little over two years old and has already developed a paint issue surviving MN/WI winters and summers. I’m assuming this is only able to be fixed with a complete sand, buff and repaint, but I wanted to ask if anyone has had similar issues and best approaches to resolve.
I feel like I would normally leave it but due to age and bubbling already happening it is likely to become more problematic.
Also, does anyone have any tips for getting the stock roof racks off? The angle is super annoying to do by yourself.
Thank you in advance for your replies, I appreciate it!
Has anybody used this on their CX-5?
Is it safe to use?
Is it beneficial?
Went to buy an OEM deposit cleaner from Mazda but they ran out of stock, so decided to buy this instead. Feeling hesitant, something goes wrong.
Hello,
I’ve been working on a driving app called Speedometer: Driving Tracker for a while, and it recently got approved for CarPlay in the Driving Task category.
That approval process is surprisingly strict - very limited UI, no custom buttons, and a strong focus on safety; so getting through it meant a lot.
The app originally started as a simple speedometer, but over time, I expanded it into something more like a driving companion. It tracks trips, shows analytics, and tries to make driving data more visual instead of just numbers.
Some things it currently supports:
The idea is to offer something beyond what most built-in dashboards show, while still working within CarPlay’s limitations.
Would love to hear any thoughts or feedback.
Hello,
Looking to get a car for my elderly father and interested in a 2021-2023 CX-5. He's adept at using touchscreens but obviously would need to learn to use the commander knob.
Before I take him to the dealership, just want to know how easy/hard is it to use Android Auto especially Google Maps. He likes taking scenic drives and exploring places so he uses Google maps a lot.
Thank you for any advice!
Hey all. This morning I noticed a tiny hole under under my passenger windshield/screen (see pic). After doing some research it seems like it's missing a plug, but I can't seem to find the replacement part online. I've searched both Amazon and Ebay for"windshield cowl hole plug" and "cowl grille screw cap" for my vehicle make, model and year, but haven't had any luck. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions where I can find a replacement plug? Also, this is purely a decorative thing right (i.e., doesn't need to fixed/replacement immediately)? Thanks for your help!
I just got a used 2022 CX-5 2.5 Naturally aspirated FWD with 50,000km. I notice that under 3,000rpm the car has really sluggish acceleration. upwards of 3,000 rpm the engine really comes alive and is nice to drive. There is also a rumble resonance on the exhaust at these low rpms, even when in neutral, might this be related?
is this the normal behavior of the vehicle or is there something wrong with it?
apart from this I really love the car.
Hey community, new here. I just purchased a 2019 GT Turbo in Ontario with 82k km.
Great service history but no notice of transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, rear diff fluid and spark plugs change.
I was able to get tranny and transfer case to be done before pick up, on top of safety inspection etc.
Would you do the spark plugs and rear diff service right away at this mileage or there’s km to be driven before worrying about that?
Appreciate any input