such a great car.... im from mexico and i used my cx5 to help the people affected by hurricane otis that destroyed acapulco coastal city... drove it for weeks even through mud, debris, potholes, fully loaded it was basically a war zone but it feels like new
@@SuperMrBentley yes I agree the cx5 can take more punishment then one will expect. I drive quite fast off road and thought I will wear out the suspension control arm bushings but it hasn’t happened yet.
2017 CX 5 GS with 134K km Just replace the original battery in March 2024 (after 6 fully years in service!). What is very nice! Oil, air filter changes regularly. Clean MAF sensor and throttle boby once by myself in 2022. No issue so far with the vehicle.
@@longylong9234 holy crap your battery lasted a lot longer than most in Canada. What climate and where is your cx5 located? I find that the Canadian model batteries usually last 2 years. But I guess also depends on how the dealership maintain the battery when it’s new and waiting to be sold. I worked in dealerships where the battery of new vehicles was completely drained by accident or sitting too long on the lot. And once a battery is fully drained, usually the lifespan will be shortened
Found your vid because I just got 2018 soul red touring with premium package with 60k miles. Love it, feels like a sports car disguised as a truck. I don’t plan on going off roading anytime soon but everything feels quality built.
I own a 2016 CX5 FWD GS trim with 150,000 kms. I bought it used last April with 125,000 kms. I made sure to check who bought at which dealership and if it was dealer serviced, which it was. I will do the tranny fluid and spark plugs in October along with the oil change. It has been a great little suv, which is no surprise as I had a 2015 Mazda3 hatchback before. We moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia and my wife and I drove it down and it was comfortable for the drive. When it dies I will get the hybrid CX50.
Brilliant video! I wish more TH-cam reviewers would do videos like this for everyone’s benefit! This shows the realities of how a car wears through normal use, for better or worse. Overall this review reflects favorably on Mazda, considering how harsh the North can be on cars! PLEASE do a follow up video before you trade the car so we can see maximum wear.
My 2018 had that same ticking sound. It drove me crazy, even though 3 different Mazda dealers said it's normal. I told them if it was ticking when I bought it I would have returned it. Besides that I absolutely loved my 2018 GT, before she was taking to heaven in a rear colission. Love those Pizza wheels.
Scratches on the paint and piano black parts you can remove with meguiars compound(rub hard) the cracks in the seats you can fil with simple black shoe creme( watch the red stitches) put leather oil regularly no synthetic shiny products, you need to feed the leather just like your hands in winter
Not necessariliy, particularly for seats. Most Japanese and American carmakers apply a transparent plastic film atop the leather so it won't get stained as easily or wear out if neglected, as most American buyers do. For this reason, your main enemy isn't dryout, it's the UV rays in sunshine. Best for this is 303 Aerospace Protectant, a sort of sunblock for cars.
@ true, it all depends on the kind off leather, if it has a coating you can treat it like plastic because leather oil cant get in, I own a mazda cx5 with perforated leather seats, the oil works but I am carefull not parking it in the sun
I just bought a 2018 cx5 GT with 70k km mileage, machine grey as well. Thanks to this video, it’s like seeing what’s going to happen in the future 😅. The paint is easy to get chips. I’m thinking of getting it vinyl wrapped.
@@navinstrument8353 hmm not sure about that. I will like my next vehicle to be white since it reflects heat better, hides dirt better and possibly hides chips better too. I need to go creep around parking lots looking for cx5 😅
I have the 2020 Signature model in Machine Gray. Our paint chips, from my understanding, are because they use a water based paint. Can't remember where I read that. I do have some very small chips as well, though not many at present.
Forgot to say the brake pads have to be replaced every 60K km (3 years) in my case (almost city driving condition, Montreal). Also the brake rotors replaced at 120k.
Thanks for extensive review. I have the 2020 CX-5 Signature. Same color as yours. I love it. The interior leather I keep up with Saddle Soap. My seats are not showing any cracking or wrinkling like yours. I use premium fuel in mine because it has the turbo. Still have original battery. I put three coats of wax on the exterior every summer.
I have a 2016 with 150k KM and it was rock solid until a couple months ago when transmission issues cropped up out of nowhere. First a short circuit fried the transmission control module and now there seems to be a clutch slipping inside the torque converter. This is the first mechanical issue in 8 years though other than suspension wear.
@@Driver67 yeah, the module had to be replaced, along with the valve body because they come as an assembly! The slipping torque converter is still an issue and getting worse and a couple of shops suggested that it can be repaired. Most likely will have to replace it too. It does not seem to be a common issue. Seems like I won the transmission lottery
In another review on You Tube of the Mazda CX-5... " I Was Wrong About Mazda " the reviewer mentioned Mazda was using transmissions made by another company that stunk & were "crappy" But starting with the 2017 Mazda CX-5...they used a transmission designed & built by Mazda that in his opinion was a big improvement.
I just bought a ‘24 CX-50….i drive easy so based on this review and how you say you drive….it appears Itll be in decent shape in 6 years! Great review!
We have a 2017 cx5 grand touring at 75k miles (120km). Replaced brakes. 2nd set of tires. Battery is unexpectedly still working. Tailgate rattling as well. They might go out soon. Transmission is slowly leaking. The fluid level is lower than 1 year after we changed it (but still higher than minimum). Put in some seal and see if it works next year. I wonder did you replace your sparkplugs at 120km? Or anything specific you do maintenancewise outside oil and filter? And have you considered a trading it for another vehicle? The only complaint I have about CX5 would be comfort. Any long drives at 5 hours are a bit tiring for me, maybe due to the short seat. I have been looking around but the CX70/90 seems a bit disappointing. And other brands are a lot more pricy with nothing but just a bit better NVH (but maybe that's how it works nowadays).
@@qwerty02436 I mostly follow the service intervals recommended in the owners manual. Great that your battery is still working great. Outside of the service manual, I clean the mass airflow sensor, cabin filter (in the owner manual), undercoat and rust inhibit every 2 years, lube the serp belts, lube all weather stripping with weather stripping lube, (only once), paint sealant every 4-6 months. To be replaced soon is the shocks as I feel it has degraded a bit although not leaking + the factory shocks don’t do a good job on bumpy off roads at high speeds. Overall I think the CX5 is quite low maintenance as it could be worst. I did consider getting something newer and seen the cx50 reviews. The common complaint with cx50 is comfort as the seat has a stripe that goes down the middle so it makes you feel like a thing is riding up your bum. The reviews for the updated 2024 cx50 model did have some impovement on drivability and comfort from what I heard. Perhaps a more comfort focus there might help with your NVH For my body type, the CX5 is comfortable to drive in for long periods.
I had a 2017 GT AWD. Had every available option. Last November, the rear differential failed at about 68k miles. I was so disappointed. I serviced the rear differential early at 45k miles. I only paid $500 for the fix because of my service history. I've been seeing people reporting on social media that rear differentials are failing. It's apparently a weak spot in an otherwise great vehicle. I traded my CX-5 for a Lexus in December, but I miss my Mazda.
@@MrOktsx interesting. I didn’t know the differential issue is more common than expected. It’s so odd that the diff needs no servicing unless submerged
@Driver67 I've never heard that before. I was told it should be serviced at 60k miles. I serviced mine at 45k. I've also seen where someone dealerships are recommending every 30k for rear differential service.
@@Driver67 my rear diff failed just last month and I maintain my care REALLY well. there is no way a differential could fail at 110k kms unless there is a defect. but the worst part is the cost to replace one, tbh it looks so flimsy and yet it costed me 5300cad at the dealership. I know I overpaid but the thing is even a used one would cost between 1200 to 1500 and it will cost at least another 1000 on labor, and the worst part is it might need software recalibrations or something like that. I didnt want to take a chance so yes i went with the absolute horrendous stealership lol. I love my CX5 but I honestly can see their quality going down with the new models. Sad but thats the truth
@@dneth19 good to know I’m not the only one with diff issues. How did yours fail? Mine supposedly made some odd sounds which I didn’t personally hear since I let my father borrow it when he is in town
Have cx5 select 2024 great great vehicle very reliable its very very smooth . I been thinking upgrading to cx50 but scared realibility on cx50 . Nothing like cx5.
I sat in a CX5 today at a dealership. Not a good car for tall guys! My head was up against the roof. Also sat in the CX30, which felt much better for tall men, but then the back seats are said to have very little leg space.
I got '16 Mazda 6 GT in white. In the interior only the driver's seat seems to have noticeable wear. Outside only the paint at the front has many paint chips. Mechanically only the belt tensioner failed twice within 3 years and got replaced under warranty both times and since then nothing wrong. I live in Sunny California.
Excellent review but I have one question for you. How much did you spend on wears/tears and all repairs not under warranty since you owned it? Thank you
@@keangfamily after warranty, I got myself new snow tires, brakes pad for the front, flush the brake fluid myself and that’s about it other than typical maintenance. There is an upcoming repair though, I plan to replace the downstream O2 sensor as I suspect that is what is causing the Check engine light. That sensor is silly expensive though at close to $400 Canadian. Can’t find substitutes other than oem o2. (Check Bosch, Amazon, eBay and NTK with no luck) Plus the current o2 sensor is seized so need to cut and use a bolt extractor for it. The check engine light doesn’t affect drivability, it’s just annoying to see
can you still open the trunk manually when the power lift gate is broken? or do the electronics lock up and not allow you to lift it up and close it by hand? wondering since you said it was an expensive repair. great vid!
@@DamianVentura-tu9fv the latch still worked for me. The tailgate just opens a few inches and then stops followed by some unusual beeping alerts. It’s just the powered struts are expensive. Each powered strut cost $800-$1000 Canadian dollars
Hm.. i have also non-turbo 2019 top spec on 70k km and seems like it also has this clicking sound at cold start..appearing at the right side of the motor if you are facing the engine. So most probably it's the hydraulic valve lifters and it sounds expensive :)
Hey what manufacturer date do you have? And country origin. I've been looking at used ones but have read in various forums that a lot of 2018 have problems with hairline cracks on cylinder heads covers. I'm trying to make a correlation between dates and assembly plants
@@jaxonbarkle3009 like get another CX5? Easy yes. Somethings that could be better is the off-road AWD performance. I do wish some things are better for my lifestyle such as the roof rack being able to hold more than 160lb weight as I will like to be able to use a rooftop tent on it.
2019 cx5 with 76k miles and I need to replace the two cracked lower ball points. I hear the click sound when turn the steering wheel and I think is the cracked lower ball joints
@@Tajsinjo the paint chips easily. I usually follow other vehicles at a safe distance. However winter driving does expose it to more gravel from vehicles in front of me. The paint from what paint shops tell me is ‘soft’ and ‘thin’ compared to most euro brand vehicles. I used paint sealant so other than chips, the gloss and finish still holds up very well
@@toddsmith1617 the rubber protector for the fob is it to protect the fob from drops and cracks? The previous gen keyfob of mine has a crack on the face of it
@@LoveLikeaHurricane speaking of that, I just ordered the b8 series to replace it. Will take up to 2 months to arrive. CORRECTION: I meant Bilstein B6 is what i ordered
Very detailed review. Great Job. I own two 2017 CX5s. One at 153km, the other at 85km (driven by my wife) both fully paid off. I am wondering if there is any value upgrading to the 2022-2024 models? The only upsides are lower mileage, bigger screen and Andriod auto.
The 2017 doesn’t have the cylinder deactivation which I think is great. I believe Mazda is taking out the CD and sto start with the 2024 or 2025 model.
@@chuckwalla2967 it doesn’t burn oil. I don’t know how bad the build up is. It should have some buildup of carbon but that can be reduced with good engine oil and good gasoline with little short trips
@@ernestdelrosario4573 good on you. Better not push your luck, looks like on the comment section the longer lasting factory battery last around 5 yrs ☺️
Hmmm... firstly, thanks for posting the video. I know making videos take time to do. However, the car being only 6 years old, and with 140k KMs which is only about 80K miles, I feel the car has been thrashed and abused. I don't know where you drive, but I can't understand how dirty the car is, and some of the parts that are broken and rusted out, you must have driven the car very rough. I have seen CX--5 with 200k miles (over 300k KMs) that are in cleaner condition than yours.
Winters in canada can take a toll as they can use a bit of salt and lots of gravel which easily chips the paint especially when its cold. Under the car there isn't strong evidence of rust that is beyond surface oxidation that I can see but I'll make another video later in the year for closeup look on the mechanical and evidence of rust
Oh wow, that is a lot of rock chips! I have a 2017 with 120k miles on it and I have maybe 1/2 the rock chips on my Soul Red paint. And I don't have PPF! Are you gonna get a touch up pen from Mazda?
Some people said that this vehicle needs premium gasoline because of high compression ratio. So the engine won't last long on regular gasoline. What is your opinion on that matter?? Also, what average gas mileage you've got over 6 years?
@@oleglishchenko4922 at least for the Canadian version, you do not need premium gasoline. Good to check your owner manual just in case if different regions have different requirements. I been exclusively using regular gasoline. I haven’t checked what MPG I’ve been getting very recently but about a year ago I noted if strictly highway driving, it is around 7.8L/100km at speeds of 115km/h For the 2018 model with cylinder deactivation, at lower highway speeds (110km/h and lower) it demands less load on the engine (making it run 2 cylinder more often) and fuel economy gets noticeably better than 7.8L/100km I made a video on my real world fuel economy: th-cam.com/video/t3vxu2K8pCQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PI9w8M45NF4RDZwk
@@USARealityCheck what I’ve seen from reviews, premium on the turbo versions will get you the maximum amount of power. The reviews I seen did also say they were able to use regular gasoline on the turboed engines and the engine management will adapt to it but you’ll get less power. For the non-turbo in Canada, there is no differences that I know of. Good to check owners manual in case there are regional differences in requirements
@@Blondy321 WOW. Yes that's definitely possible and you must be a pro at driving very economically. You likely putting little load on the engine that it uses the cylinder deactivation frequently.
That CEL is due to the cylinder deactivation tech. Honda experimented with same tech ( VCM ) in late 2000s and after. They sucked really bad and make engine coolant enter combustion chargers whose combustion is very inefficient and hence clogs the fluck out of those cats. If you don't address the CEL light then your economy and power will come down. If you address the cat issue then it will reappear again after x years/miles.
Adding a spacer does not fix the issue, it just fools the sensor to thinking all is good. At some point your catalyst will fail, clog, block air flow, crack due heat etc…
I live in Alberta as well. The winters here are brutal on vehicles as they cities and highways put down gravel when it snows for traction. Windshields get the brunt of the damage.
Looking a bit rugged but it is 6 years old and a daily driver. Mazda paint is thin. My 2023 CX5 came with one of those tow hooks, not that I will ever use it.
@@aussie8114 I used to work at Mazda till 2016 and all the cx5 came with the tow hooks. So I was surprise mine didn’t have the tow hook. I even ask the sales person to show me other cx5 on the lot and they also didn’t have tow hooks. Very odd, but then again this dealership tried to sell me factory floormats which I laughed at their face because the floormats do come from factory
@@Driver67 Maybe that dealership are doing some shifty things to pick up a few extra dollars. Maybe it’s a particular guy there that’s taking things out and selling them privately.
I had to replace a timing cover gasket on my 2019 cx5 with only 65k miles. Cost was $1500. Mechanic said they use silicone gaskets, which is stupid. This is an issue.
@@augiebusch interesting. I should check mine out. Problem is I am a messy oil changer so I’ll have to clean the top of my engine to find out if there is a leak. I heard about other people also having valve cover gasket issue but not a common issue from what I heard
@@Driver67 you won’t know you have an issue looking at top of engine, timing is on side of engine and oil tends to weep out. On the Mazda forums, several people are bitching about having to re-do because silicone wasn’t set properly.
@@Driver67I had this code before on my Mazda 5 2012. It is related to emission and not really critical. In my case, it was cured by replacing the vent valve. 240K, still running!
@@Kim_jung_un517 I’m out of warranty now, when I had the cat replaced the mileage was almost at the emission warranty limit. It’s probably an after cat oxygen sensor I suspect sink the other related components are replaced
Howdy all. Open question. Has anyone experienced rodent damage to their electrical system on this particular vehicle? My invincible Tundra has been hit twice with damage to the knock sensor wiring harness. Next car has to do better. Thx.
I haven’t heard too much on that. Mazda does a really good job at stuffing and hiding everything in so nothing is blatantly exposed. Full paneling and lining on the underside as well. Only thing about that engineering is some things are harder to get to and work on
@@christianbryant5617 Yep. At some point, all automobile manufacturers replaced their wiring systems with ones containing soy-based insulation, in other words, candy, to rats, mice, etc.
that road salt wiil eat any car. btw, my mazda 6 and my wifes cx5 chewed up the rear brakes. when i changed them, i noticed the slides on the calipers were dry. i greased them well.
I love machine gray metallic, one of my all time favorite car paint colors, but it does chip WAY too easily. My first car was a 10 year old deep red Honda and it had very minimal paint chips for the next 7 years I drove it as well, Ford with oxford white 10+ years and just a couple very minor chips, silver impala very minor chips... machine gray metallic, half a year in and lots of chips already. :-/
Mazda still sells new vehicles without navigation SD card. That is extra charge, and so are the updates. What a slap in the face... I also hate Daylight Running Lights. Why ? They are not mandatory in the USA. Don't install them by default. Does anyone know how to disable them?
Check your owners manual or look online for your specific model. Hopefully you can easily locate which fuse is for Daylight Running Lights (DRL). Pull that out and see if that does the trick.
@@hippityhoppitus The paint sealant I use is this one: www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-ultimate-liquid-wax-long-lasting-easy-use-synthetic-wax-g210516-16-oz
I don't do an official carbon build-up clean where it goes into a shop and get it walnut blasted. I do the lazy way using seafoam induction which I do not recommend since I suspect that might have ruined one of my O2 sensor (therefore the everlasting check engine light)
From the 2024 CX-5 and 2025, Mazda took out the cylinder deactivation system and also the engine start/stop feature. No more needing to push that shutoff button every time you get into the car🎉
@@10101437 You are correct. I got new 2024 CX-5 and it came without this feature. I like that. I wish they also disabled Daylight Running Lights. I can't stand those things.
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Update: the CEL P0421 is resolved after I installed a spacer for the downstream O2 sensor. What other topics do you like me to cover about the CX-5?
Things to look out for when buying used. Thanks
What octane fuel do you always use?
@@heldercorreia321 regular 87 Octane North American rating
Petrol or diesel, Manual or automatic review
@@pre-dawnraid9037 Dont have a diesel in Canada and they all come automatic here.
such a great car.... im from mexico and i used my cx5 to help the people affected by hurricane otis that destroyed acapulco coastal city... drove it for weeks even through mud, debris, potholes, fully loaded it was basically a war zone but it feels like new
@@SuperMrBentley yes I agree the cx5 can take more punishment then one will expect. I drive quite fast off road and thought I will wear out the suspension control arm bushings but it hasn’t happened yet.
@@SuperMrBentley ohh, what about a service ? I think the durability test is fantastic!
What I find impressive is that you reply to questions. Good job man 🙂
2017 CX 5 GS with 134K km
Just replace the original battery in March 2024 (after 6 fully years in service!). What is very nice!
Oil, air filter changes regularly.
Clean MAF sensor and throttle boby once by myself in 2022.
No issue so far with the vehicle.
@@longylong9234 holy crap your battery lasted a lot longer than most in Canada. What climate and where is your cx5 located? I find that the Canadian model batteries usually last 2 years. But I guess also depends on how the dealership maintain the battery when it’s new and waiting to be sold. I worked in dealerships where the battery of new vehicles was completely drained by accident or sitting too long on the lot. And once a battery is fully drained, usually the lifespan will be shortened
Don’t forget your front/rear differential services and your brake fluid flush
Found your vid because I just got 2018 soul red touring with premium package with 60k miles. Love it, feels like a sports car disguised as a truck. I don’t plan on going off roading anytime soon but everything feels quality built.
I own a 2016 CX5 FWD GS trim with 150,000 kms. I bought it used last April with 125,000 kms.
I made sure to check who bought at which dealership and if it was dealer serviced, which it was.
I will do the tranny fluid and spark plugs in October along with the oil change.
It has been a great little suv, which is no surprise as I had a 2015 Mazda3 hatchback before. We moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia and my wife and I drove it down and it was comfortable for the drive.
When it dies I will get the hybrid CX50.
Brilliant video! I wish more TH-cam reviewers would do videos like this for everyone’s benefit! This shows the realities of how a car wears through normal use, for better or worse. Overall this review reflects favorably on Mazda, considering how harsh the North can be on cars! PLEASE do a follow up video before you trade the car so we can see maximum wear.
@@GenXtra65 sounds good
That´s a very thorough and comprehensive review. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to do it.
My 2018 had that same ticking sound. It drove me crazy, even though 3 different Mazda dealers said it's normal. I told them if it was ticking when I bought it I would have returned it. Besides that I absolutely loved my 2018 GT, before she was taking to heaven in a rear colission. Love those Pizza wheels.
Bought a new 2023 cx5 full package. Great car!
Good choice!
@@pauls.9427 diesel or petrol
Same here. I love cx5!
@@drshnkmr49 the most important to take care of on that car is oil change every 10k km. Everything else is peanuts.
Scratches on the paint and piano black parts you can remove with meguiars compound(rub hard) the cracks in the seats you can fil with simple black shoe creme( watch the red stitches) put leather oil regularly no synthetic shiny products, you need to feed the leather just like your hands in winter
Not necessariliy, particularly for seats. Most Japanese and American carmakers apply a transparent plastic film atop the leather so it won't get stained as easily or wear out if neglected, as most American buyers do. For this reason, your main enemy isn't dryout, it's the UV rays in sunshine. Best for this is 303 Aerospace Protectant, a sort of sunblock for cars.
@ true, it all depends on the kind off leather, if it has a coating you can treat it like plastic because leather oil cant get in, I own a mazda cx5 with perforated leather seats, the oil works but I am carefull not parking it in the sun
I just bought a 2018 cx5 GT with 70k km mileage, machine grey as well. Thanks to this video, it’s like seeing what’s going to happen in the future 😅. The paint is easy to get chips. I’m thinking of getting it vinyl wrapped.
@@ajaquino16 glad to be of help 😁
In another channel mentions that machine grey chips easily
@@navinstrument8353 hmm not sure about that. I will like my next vehicle to be white since it reflects heat better, hides dirt better and possibly hides chips better too. I need to go creep around parking lots looking for cx5 😅
I have the 2020 Signature model in Machine Gray. Our paint chips, from my understanding, are because they use a water based paint. Can't remember where I read that. I do have some very small chips as well, though not many at present.
Thanks for a great review after 6 years, Mark.
I own a 2023 Signature trim, my first Mazda and I feel more confident that I made a great purchase.
@@rickayotte2162 yes it is quite reliable and I like it still
Forgot to say the brake pads have to be replaced every 60K km (3 years) in my case (almost city driving condition, Montreal). Also the brake rotors replaced at 120k.
@@longylong9234 nice. Looks like I need to use my brakes more 😅 (first front pad change at 140k KM)
Thanks for extensive review. I have the 2020 CX-5 Signature. Same color as yours. I love it. The interior leather I keep up with Saddle Soap. My seats are not showing any cracking or wrinkling like yours. I use premium fuel in mine because it has the turbo. Still have original battery. I put three coats of wax on the exterior every summer.
P.S. The turbo model does not have the cylinder deactivation feature.
@@charlesbartholomew2910 3 coats of wax every summer 😱
I have a 2016 with 150k KM and it was rock solid until a couple months ago when transmission issues cropped up out of nowhere. First a short circuit fried the transmission control module and now there seems to be a clutch slipping inside the torque converter. This is the first mechanical issue in 8 years though other than suspension wear.
@@tomastemprano thank you for the info. What was the fix? Just a new transmission controller?
@@Driver67 yeah, the module had to be replaced, along with the valve body because they come as an assembly! The slipping torque converter is still an issue and getting worse and a couple of shops suggested that it can be repaired. Most likely will have to replace it too. It does not seem to be a common issue. Seems like I won the transmission lottery
In another review on You Tube of the Mazda CX-5... " I Was Wrong About Mazda " the reviewer mentioned Mazda was using transmissions made by another company that stunk & were "crappy" But starting with the 2017 Mazda CX-5...they used a transmission designed & built by Mazda that in his opinion was a big improvement.
I just bought a ‘24 CX-50….i drive easy so based on this review and how you say you drive….it appears Itll be in decent shape in 6 years! Great review!
@@edschobs5204 thanks. I drive quite hard, sometimes on gravel I drive as fast as my tires allow me to 😅
I have 2018 cx5 gs with 200K km, regular oil change and no problem so far
Is yours the 2.5L skyactiv? And what octane fuel do you pump in?
@@heldercorreia321 yes, i just use the regular fuel 87
How are the letherette seats holding up? Any cracks?
@@nikmanzo8569 still holding up and no cracks
More context: mine is mostly highway driving from road trips and I don’t daily drive. I live in quebec.
U beat the hell out of that car.
No kidding. This looks like a rental
We have a 2017 cx5 grand touring at 75k miles (120km).
Replaced brakes. 2nd set of tires. Battery is unexpectedly still working.
Tailgate rattling as well. They might go out soon.
Transmission is slowly leaking. The fluid level is lower than 1 year after we changed it (but still higher than minimum). Put in some seal and see if it works next year.
I wonder did you replace your sparkplugs at 120km? Or anything specific you do maintenancewise outside oil and filter?
And have you considered a trading it for another vehicle? The only complaint I have about CX5 would be comfort. Any long drives at 5 hours are a bit tiring for me, maybe due to the short seat. I have been looking around but the CX70/90 seems a bit disappointing. And other brands are a lot more pricy with nothing but just a bit better NVH (but maybe that's how it works nowadays).
@@qwerty02436 I mostly follow the service intervals recommended in the owners manual. Great that your battery is still working great. Outside of the service manual, I clean the mass airflow sensor, cabin filter (in the owner manual), undercoat and rust inhibit every 2 years, lube the serp belts, lube all weather stripping with weather stripping lube, (only once), paint sealant every 4-6 months. To be replaced soon is the shocks as I feel it has degraded a bit although not leaking + the factory shocks don’t do a good job on bumpy off roads at high speeds. Overall I think the CX5 is quite low maintenance as it could be worst.
I did consider getting something newer and seen the cx50 reviews. The common complaint with cx50 is comfort as the seat has a stripe that goes down the middle so it makes you feel like a thing is riding up your bum. The reviews for the updated 2024 cx50 model did have some impovement on drivability and comfort from what I heard.
Perhaps a more comfort focus there might help with your NVH
For my body type, the CX5 is comfortable to drive in for long periods.
@@Driver67 What was the name of the paint sealer?
@@toddsmith1617 Maguire Liquid Wax
@@Driver67 Thanks
I have the 2022 2.0 AWD manual. Same problem with the seats...
Shutter / rocking in parking lots? Shutter when accelerating? Chirp when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear?
I had a 2017 GT AWD. Had every available option. Last November, the rear differential failed at about 68k miles. I was so disappointed. I serviced the rear differential early at 45k miles. I only paid $500 for the fix because of my service history. I've been seeing people reporting on social media that rear differentials are failing. It's apparently a weak spot in an otherwise great vehicle.
I traded my CX-5 for a Lexus in December, but I miss my Mazda.
@@MrOktsx interesting. I didn’t know the differential issue is more common than expected. It’s so odd that the diff needs no servicing unless submerged
@Driver67 I've never heard that before. I was told it should be serviced at 60k miles. I serviced mine at 45k. I've also seen where someone dealerships are recommending every 30k for rear differential service.
@@MrOktsx interesting. I just looked up owners manual again and still says for Canada and US the diff oil to be changed if submerged 🤔
@@Driver67 my rear diff failed just last month and I maintain my care REALLY well. there is no way a differential could fail at 110k kms unless there is a defect. but the worst part is the cost to replace one, tbh it looks so flimsy and yet it costed me 5300cad at the dealership. I know I overpaid but the thing is even a used one would cost between 1200 to 1500 and it will cost at least another 1000 on labor, and the worst part is it might need software recalibrations or something like that. I didnt want to take a chance so yes i went with the absolute horrendous stealership lol. I love my CX5 but I honestly can see their quality going down with the new models. Sad but thats the truth
@@dneth19 good to know I’m not the only one with diff issues. How did yours fail? Mine supposedly made some odd sounds which I didn’t personally hear since I let my father borrow it when he is in town
Great review Mark
I had 2018 cx5 cylinder head cracked at 52k miles just out of powertrain
Have cx5 select 2024 great great vehicle very reliable its very very smooth . I been thinking upgrading to cx50 but scared realibility on cx50 . Nothing like cx5.
I sat in a CX5 today at a dealership.
Not a good car for tall guys!
My head was up against the roof.
Also sat in the CX30, which felt much better for tall men, but then the back seats are said to have very little leg space.
I am 6 foot 3 inches and comfy in a CX5, regularly have 3 people in the back
I got '16 Mazda 6 GT in white. In the interior only the driver's seat seems to have noticeable wear. Outside only the paint at the front has many paint chips. Mechanically only the belt tensioner failed twice within 3 years and got replaced under warranty both times and since then nothing wrong. I live in Sunny California.
@@zionm5335 thank you for sharing. I suspect my one of my pulley might be rattling ever so slightly. I’ll have to take a close look at mine
Excellent review but I have one question for you. How much did you spend on wears/tears and all repairs not under warranty since you owned it? Thank you
@@keangfamily after warranty, I got myself new snow tires, brakes pad for the front, flush the brake fluid myself and that’s about it other than typical maintenance.
There is an upcoming repair though, I plan to replace the downstream O2 sensor as I suspect that is what is causing the Check engine light. That sensor is silly expensive though at close to $400 Canadian. Can’t find substitutes other than oem o2. (Check Bosch, Amazon, eBay and NTK with no luck)
Plus the current o2 sensor is seized so need to cut and use a bolt extractor for it. The check engine light doesn’t affect drivability, it’s just annoying to see
Thank you so much for your response.
Rinseless wash works great for keeping interior plastics clean without scratches
@@Omar-qf5mi I was thinking maybe a blower will help lift those sand that got into the interior which may help.
can you still open the trunk manually when the power lift gate is broken? or do the electronics lock up and not allow you to lift it up and close it by hand? wondering since you said it was an expensive repair. great vid!
@@DamianVentura-tu9fv the latch still worked for me. The tailgate just opens a few inches and then stops followed by some unusual beeping alerts. It’s just the powered struts are expensive. Each powered strut cost $800-$1000 Canadian dollars
Yeah Mazda has the motor in the struts so they will not open all the way if if stops working, also why the price is that much, bad design by Mazda
Hm.. i have also non-turbo 2019 top spec on 70k km and seems like it also has this clicking sound at cold start..appearing at the right side of the motor if you are facing the engine. So most probably it's the hydraulic valve lifters and it sounds expensive :)
Hey what manufacturer date do you have? And country origin. I've been looking at used ones but have read in various forums that a lot of 2018 have problems with hairline cracks on cylinder heads covers. I'm trying to make a correlation between dates and assembly plants
So after 6 years and all the wear and tear, upkeep, etc, I do want to know something. Would you get another one? Or would you do it again?
@@jaxonbarkle3009 like get another CX5? Easy yes. Somethings that could be better is the off-road AWD performance. I do wish some things are better for my lifestyle such as the roof rack being able to hold more than 160lb weight as I will like to be able to use a rooftop tent on it.
would you recommend CX 50 2024?
Did you order the paint protection film or take it somewhere and have installed?
@@dericj4676 a 3rd party installed it at the dealership
How do you feel about the interior space? Does it feel cramped up front and/or cramped for backseat passengers?
I feel its good. But I don't take much room since I'm a smaller guy
2019 cx5 with 76k miles and I need to replace the two cracked lower ball points. I hear the click sound when turn the steering wheel and I think is the cracked lower ball joints
@@gduran3 I hear some clicking sound on mine and i believe mine is from the shock top mount
great video
you talk a bunch about paint, can you be more specific. Is this the machine grey or can you elaborate :)
@@Tajsinjo the paint chips easily. I usually follow other vehicles at a safe distance. However winter driving does expose it to more gravel from vehicles in front of me. The paint from what paint shops tell me is ‘soft’ and ‘thin’ compared to most euro brand vehicles.
I used paint sealant so other than chips, the gloss and finish still holds up very well
@@Driver67 whats the name of the paint?
@@Tajsinjo Titanium Mica
@@Driver67what paint sealant are you using please
@@thannyrossramirez7912 maguire liquid wax
I got a screen plastic screen protector for the screen and a rubber protector for the fob as soon as i got my 2024 cx5.
@@toddsmith1617 the rubber protector for the fob is it to protect the fob from drops and cracks? The previous gen keyfob of mine has a crack on the face of it
thats cool that billstein has shocks for this platform
@@LoveLikeaHurricane speaking of that, I just ordered the b8 series to replace it. Will take up to 2 months to arrive.
CORRECTION: I meant Bilstein B6 is what i ordered
@@Driver67 I'm surprised bilstein doesn't have anything for CX50. Also, I only see B4 and b6 on Tirerack. Where do you order your B8 from?
@@LoveLikeaHurricane Sorry correction. I ordered B6 series. I got the bilstein model numbers wrong on my previous post.
Very detailed review. Great Job. I own two 2017 CX5s. One at 153km, the other at 85km (driven by my wife) both fully paid off. I am wondering if there is any value upgrading to the 2022-2024 models? The only upsides are lower mileage, bigger screen and Andriod auto.
@@AFCFIGHT10 for me I did consider upgrading but do not see enough value in doing so yet.
I agree with you. Thank you very much.
The 2017 doesn’t have the cylinder deactivation which I think is great. I believe Mazda is taking out the CD and sto start with the 2024 or 2025 model.
For 2025 cx5 all trims but lowest have cylinder deactivation, based on Can. Mazda website. May different based on region.
Does it burn any oil?
Any signs of carbon buildup due to its direct injection only design?
@@chuckwalla2967 it doesn’t burn oil. I don’t know how bad the build up is. It should have some buildup of carbon but that can be reduced with good engine oil and good gasoline with little short trips
Just keep.your.fingers crossed with mazda.like rolling the dice.some have tons of issues some have none at all
I may have gotten good battery with my 2019 because it’s on its 5th year now
@@ernestdelrosario4573 what climate do you live in? I reckon milder climate might be better for battery longevity.
@@Driver67 I’m in Alberta too, no block heater and park in a garage that’s not heated.
@@ernestdelrosario4573 good on you. Better not push your luck, looks like on the comment section the longer lasting factory battery last around 5 yrs ☺️
Hmmm... firstly, thanks for posting the video. I know making videos take time to do. However, the car being only 6 years old, and with 140k KMs which is only about 80K miles, I feel the car has been thrashed and abused. I don't know where you drive, but I can't understand how dirty the car is, and some of the parts that are broken and rusted out, you must have driven the car very rough. I have seen CX--5 with 200k miles (over 300k KMs) that are in cleaner condition than yours.
Winters in canada can take a toll as they can use a bit of salt and lots of gravel which easily chips the paint especially when its cold.
Under the car there isn't strong evidence of rust that is beyond surface oxidation that I can see but I'll make another video later in the year for closeup look on the mechanical and evidence of rust
@@Driver67nah bro i live in canmore its not that harsh
Oh wow, that is a lot of rock chips! I have a 2017 with 120k miles on it and I have maybe 1/2 the rock chips on my Soul Red paint. And I don't have PPF! Are you gonna get a touch up pen from Mazda?
I have a touch up pen since 2018 that remains untouched 😅
Is the cx 9 just as good?
Some people said that this vehicle needs premium gasoline because of high compression ratio. So the engine won't last long on regular gasoline. What is your opinion on that matter??
Also, what average gas mileage you've got over 6 years?
@@oleglishchenko4922 at least for the Canadian version, you do not need premium gasoline. Good to check your owner manual just in case if different regions have different requirements. I been exclusively using regular gasoline. I haven’t checked what MPG I’ve been getting very recently but about a year ago I noted if strictly highway driving, it is around 7.8L/100km at speeds of 115km/h
For the 2018 model with cylinder deactivation, at lower highway speeds (110km/h and lower) it demands less load on the engine (making it run 2 cylinder more often) and fuel economy gets noticeably better than 7.8L/100km
I made a video on my real world fuel economy: th-cam.com/video/t3vxu2K8pCQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PI9w8M45NF4RDZwk
As I have been informed, premium fuel is required for the turbo model to achieve rated horsepower.
@@USARealityCheck what I’ve seen from reviews, premium on the turbo versions will get you the maximum amount of power. The reviews I seen did also say they were able to use regular gasoline on the turboed engines and the engine management will adapt to it but you’ll get less power. For the non-turbo in Canada, there is no differences that I know of.
Good to check owners manual in case there are regional differences in requirements
I have a 2018
I get 28/33
@@Blondy321 WOW. Yes that's definitely possible and you must be a pro at driving very economically. You likely putting little load on the engine that it uses the cylinder deactivation frequently.
That CEL is due to the cylinder deactivation tech. Honda experimented with same tech ( VCM ) in late 2000s and after. They sucked really bad and make engine coolant enter combustion chargers whose combustion is very inefficient and hence clogs the fluck out of those cats. If you don't address the CEL light then your economy and power will come down. If you address the cat issue then it will reappear again after x years/miles.
@@lakshmikanthsandra I fixed it. Downstream o2 sensor is bad. I got a spacer for it
Adding a spacer does not fix the issue, it just fools the sensor to thinking all is good. At some point your catalyst will fail, clog, block air flow, crack due heat etc…
I had the same clicking on my 2021. Dealer changed oil and its gone
I-Stop and cylinder deactivation were dropped by Mazda for the 2024 and some 2023 models.
Wow that is a lot of rock chips. Do you drive 100mph?
@@diegudr not really. Perhaps a few times. I also don’t tailgate people
I live in Alberta as well. The winters here are brutal on vehicles as they cities and highways put down gravel when it snows for traction. Windshields get the brunt of the damage.
@@CalgaryGuy71 first windshield crack before first oil change 🥲
Looking a bit rugged but it is 6 years old and a daily driver. Mazda paint is thin. My 2023 CX5 came with one of those tow hooks, not that I will ever use it.
@@aussie8114 I used to work at Mazda till 2016 and all the cx5 came with the tow hooks. So I was surprise mine didn’t have the tow hook. I even ask the sales person to show me other cx5 on the lot and they also didn’t have tow hooks. Very odd, but then again this dealership tried to sell me factory floormats which I laughed at their face because the floormats do come from factory
@@Driver67 Maybe that dealership are doing some shifty things to pick up a few extra dollars. Maybe it’s a particular guy there that’s taking things out and selling them privately.
@@aussie8114 we will never know…. 🤔
I had to replace a timing cover gasket on my 2019 cx5 with only 65k miles. Cost was $1500. Mechanic said they use silicone gaskets, which is stupid. This is an issue.
@@augiebusch interesting. I should check mine out. Problem is I am a messy oil changer so I’ll have to clean the top of my engine to find out if there is a leak. I heard about other people also having valve cover gasket issue but not a common issue from what I heard
@@Driver67 you won’t know you have an issue looking at top of engine, timing is on side of engine and oil tends to weep out. On the Mazda forums, several people are bitching about having to re-do because silicone wasn’t set properly.
@@augiebusch my bad, I assumed valve cover for some reason
@@Driver67 no problem. I liked your video.
Seems to be a problem with the 2019-21. Had mine replaced at 30k . 😢
You should get that check engine light checked out.
Other than that good long term review.
@@Kim_jung_un517 thank you. P0421 is the CEL code. Likely the oxygen sensor since everything else related is replaced
@@Driver67I had this code before on my Mazda 5 2012. It is related to emission and not really critical. In my case, it was cured by replacing the vent valve.
240K, still running!
@@Driver67DTC P0420 is catalytic converter efficiency.
You should still be covered by warranty for emissions.
@@Kim_jung_un517 I’m out of warranty now, when I had the cat replaced the mileage was almost at the emission warranty limit. It’s probably an after cat oxygen sensor I suspect sink the other related components are replaced
for your entertainment screen, use eyeglass cleaner (spray, cloth). less harsh.
good tip!
I'm curious what wheel and tire spec you got on your cx5
They are stock 19 inch wheelset from Mazda in 2018 year model for the GT trim.
So no major issues?
Whats the mileage
i own a 2013 Hyundai elantra and in 2024 i have only had to replace the AC Freon and battery. Why mazda got so many issues?
@@kylesky9664 I don’t think it’s a lot of issue in my opinion. I also don’t treat the car very nicely
Howdy all. Open question. Has anyone experienced rodent damage to their electrical system on this particular vehicle? My invincible Tundra has been hit twice with damage to the knock sensor wiring harness. Next car has to do better. Thx.
I haven’t heard too much on that. Mazda does a really good job at stuffing and hiding everything in so nothing is blatantly exposed. Full paneling and lining on the underside as well. Only thing about that engineering is some things are harder to get to and work on
@@christianbryant5617 Yep. At some point, all automobile manufacturers replaced their wiring systems with ones containing soy-based insulation, in other words, candy, to rats, mice, etc.
that road salt wiil eat any car. btw, my mazda 6 and my wifes cx5 chewed up the rear brakes. when i changed them, i noticed the slides on the calipers were dry. i greased them well.
I love machine gray metallic, one of my all time favorite car paint colors, but it does chip WAY too easily. My first car was a 10 year old deep red Honda and it had very minimal paint chips for the next 7 years I drove it as well, Ford with oxford white 10+ years and just a couple very minor chips, silver impala very minor chips... machine gray metallic, half a year in and lots of chips already. :-/
@@GranTigerGaming bummer. I spoke to a few paint shops and they say Japanese imports may have higher chance of chipping because of thinner paints
Looks awful under the car. So glad I don't live in Canada. Or any place with salt on the road. I live in sunny Southern California 🌞
Mazda still sells new vehicles without navigation SD card. That is extra charge, and so are the updates. What a slap in the face... I also hate Daylight Running Lights. Why ? They are not mandatory in the USA. Don't install them by default. Does anyone know how to disable them?
Check your owners manual or look online for your specific model. Hopefully you can easily locate which fuse is for Daylight Running Lights (DRL). Pull that out and see if that does the trick.
Is the machine gray metallic, or the titanium flash color?
@@eleanormassaro5195 I don’t remember the exact color name but I believe it is Titanium Mica
paint sealant????
@@jsundberg5542 they are fully synthetic wax with higher durability than traditional wax
@@Driver67 what does it mean fully syntetic.wax? It is gyeon wax?
@@masterpolir6145 no it is not that brand. I Use Maguire Liquid Wax.
Please can you link this product? Thanks! @@Driver67
@@hippityhoppitus The paint sealant I use is this one: www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-ultimate-liquid-wax-long-lasting-easy-use-synthetic-wax-g210516-16-oz
mileage information would have been very useful
around 141k KM at time of recording
Amazing car! ❤ Do you really love it?
I like it. No major issues outside of warranty. My warranty expires 1 yr ago
@@Driver67 what a durability test? How about the service? It is patrol or diesel?
@@masterpolir6145 what kind of durability test? Sorry I forgot to mention 2.5L non-turbo gas engine. I’ve updated the description. Thank you
The leather and other interior components dont hold up very well to wear and tear only 9 months in with a 23
Hi,
Could you please provide the pricing for paint protection for:
The front only
The entire car
how often have you get carbon built-up cleaned?
I don't do an official carbon build-up clean where it goes into a shop and get it walnut blasted. I do the lazy way using seafoam induction which I do not recommend since I suspect that might have ruined one of my O2 sensor (therefore the everlasting check engine light)
10+
Full front and front of the rooftop
@@hamishr2367 hmmm I should take a close look at the roof. I bet there should be some chips near the sunroof
With CEL on you won't pass yearly emissions testing.
That many rock chips on a 6 year old car? wtf man? :)
yup but that is Alberta so its not the kindest of places to keep a vehicle chip free
you need a forester for the off-road capability haha
@@youtubehub8190 yes you’re right. Or anything with a locking differential like a Tacoma.
6 years and only around 75000 miles. Not much at all.
My 2017 Lexus ES350 just hits 48k miles.
I would never consider CX-5 that has cylinder deactivation. It is engine killer.
From the 2024 CX-5 and 2025, Mazda took out the cylinder deactivation system and also the engine start/stop feature. No more needing to push that shutoff button every time you get into the car🎉
@@upperechelon25 They still use it. The only trim that does not use it is "Signature".
I thought Japan had shortages on the chips for the stop/ start and cylinder deactivation? All models Nov 2024 and newer have it disabled ?
@@10101437 You are correct. I got new 2024 CX-5 and it came without this feature. I like that. I wish they also disabled Daylight Running Lights. I can't stand those things.
30 degrees Celsius isnt hot lmaoooo
@@Nova-qn9se I prefer 20c max 😅
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