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Mazda CX-5 Problems

Are you having problems with your Mazda CX-5? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Mazda CX-5 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Mazda CX-5 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Mazda CX-5 or Hyundai Tucson: Which has better fuel consumption?

Fuel consumption is a difficult subject because there are a number of things that affect it that relate to you and the sort of driving you do, but the official fuel consumption figures come down on the side of the Mazda, 7.4 L/100 km compared to 7.7 L/100 km average for similar vehicles. Either one would be a good choice, but if fuel consumption is your determining feature then go for the CX-5.

Mazda CX-5 2012: Metal on metal sound

It could be a wheel bearing, but it could also be something as simple as a stone stuck in the brakes. Best have it investigated, perhaps by a Mazda dealer.

Mazda CX-5 2014: Does it need a special battery?

It doesn’t need a special battery; a good quality one will do the job.

Mazda CX-5: How to adjust headlights

Take your car to the dealership, or your local mechanic, and ask them to do it for you. There is something of a black art to correctly aligning headlights and (if you get it wrong) you could blind oncoming motorists or not be able to see the road properly, which could lead to disastrous results.

How to change the oil on a Mazda CX-5?

The principals of changing any fluid, including engine oil, in cars hasn't really changed in the last 70 years. Warm up engine, remove filler cap, drain old oil into a pan, swap oil filters, refill oil to recommended level using the oil grade recommended by the manufacturer. However, if you get something wrong in that process there is a real risk of injury or causing (financially) catastrophic damage to your car, so I'd suggest newbies take their cars back to the dealership, or a good independent mechanic, to have a professional do the job for you. They can also give your car a once-over to ensure nothing else needs repairing, or will wear out soon!

When is the new Mazda CX-5 coming out?

Mazda released a second-generation CX-5 in 2017 so the next model isn't expected for at least five years.

Mazda CX-5: Is it reliable?

Yes, no and maybe! Mazda has sold a heap of their compact SUV in Australia and they have generally been pretty good reliability-wise, though there has been an increasing number of manual transmission failures reported at between 50,000km and 75,000km. Disturbingly, these are reported to only be fixed by replacing the entire manual gearbox. There have also been questions raised over oil consumption in the Skyactiv petrol motors, and the longevity of steering racks.

Is the Mazda CX-5 a good car?

The Mazda CX-5 is certainly a popular car for families. If you're looking for something to go fast in, do serious off-roading or tow anything more than a very large sandwich, then look elsewhere. However, as a suburban runabout the CX-5 is going to get the job done admirably.

How long is a Mazda CX-5?

The current-generation Mazda CX-5 measures 4550mm in length. Other dimensions are 1675mm (height), 1840mm (width), and 1645kg (mass).

Is the Mazda CX-5 all wheel drive?

Among the 24 CX-5 variants sold new by Mazda in Australia only the MAXX and MAXX SPORT are available in two wheel drive formats as all other models are sold as all wheel drive models. The two wheel drive models are front wheel drive, not rear wheel drive, while the rest send their power and torque to the ground via all four wheels.

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