Suspension Problems of Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5 owners have reported 29 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mazda CX-5


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mazda CX-5

The Suspension problem

With no prior warning, just after turning into driveway, my car got stuck and would not move. It gave clicking sounds and would not move no matter which gear it was in. The towing service person needed a dolly in order to safely lift the vehicle onto the towing bed because the front, driver’s   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

There was a thumping sound coming from the right front wheel, at slow speeds on a dirt road. When I took the car to the repair shop I was told that the bushings, lower control arms and struts needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Rattle/ knocking sound as front suspension moves up/down. Noise comes from around the upper front struts. This sound can is be heard clearer at highway speeds.   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

1550 miles on my Mazda cx 5. After picking my car up from marin Mazda from supposedly being repaired I am driving home when the same resistance problem I took it in for happens again. Feels like I am towing a very large tractor all the way home.   Read details...




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