Top 5 Problems Mazda CX-5 SUV 1st Generation 2013-16

These are the top 5 problems with the 1st generation of the Mazda CX-5 SUV, which is available as model years 2013 to 2016. If you own or are planning to own one of these SUVs, this video will show you what the most common problems are that you should keep an eye out for! Len also gives you advice on how you can resolve these problems yourself.

0:00 Top Problems Mazda CX-5 2013-16
0:14 Daytime Running Lights
1:11 Windshield
2:15 Liftgate Support Pistons
2:55 Rear Brakes
5:24 Electronic Parking Brakes

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[AAuto]

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[disturbedturtle]

As a service advisor for a Mazda dealership in california, this is only semi accurate. Recalls fix the DLR and Liftgate damper. As for the windshield, parking brake, and uneven wear of brakes, I've yet to see it. I personally oversee thousands and thousands of repairs to Mazdas (a large percentage of which are this era, but the cx5 is definitely very popular) over the course of a even just a year, which tells me if these are a "common" issue, its relatively non existent based on stats. All in all in my experience, these are great commuter cars and very reliable

[MMA-mhuv]

Own a 2015 CX5 grand touring with 65k miles. been absolutely rock solid, zero issues.

[teqnkka]

MAZDA FIXED MY LIGHTS FOR FREE EVEN WHEN I PURCHASED CAR SECOND HAND - This is the company I am willing to get in love with.

[martygeorgescu]

My '16 CX-5 has been flawless. Zero complaints

[ryanaikens]

Made in Japan! I own a 16 cx5 and that is why I was not nervous stepping into my used 2016 6. Great vehicles forged crank forged rods aluminum pistons and a smooth transmission. Like I texted MADE IN JAPAN!!😍

[ironcity]

So in other words the CX-5 is a very reliable vehicle.

[AnnaW]

Love my mazda cx-5!!! I watched this video thinking you were going to talk about an engine problem or something serious like that, but then I remembered you were talking about a mazda ;)

[horaciosanchez]

THAT’S IT?? That is a great SUV and I owned 2 of those models and I never experienced any of those problems, the only issue I’ve had was with the infotainment system. GREAT vehicle!! I purchased a CX-30 now.

[dddean]

i have a 2013 GT CX5,
problem free, have had zero issues .
love this vehicle 😎

[captainsparkle-fingers]

Got a 2016.5 Grand Touring with 48K miles on it, still drives like a gem. Give it to my daughter for school and work and she loves it! Great C.U.V for the money..

[alimodz]

I've had the 1st gen CX-5 since 2013:
1- I got the standard with no day time running lights
2- Never had this windshield problem
3- Never had the liftgate problem
4- I remember only changing my breaks literally once only because they were squeeking
5- I have a crank break :)

Actual problem I had:
1- I had damaged the front radiator for the A/C (I think a stone hit it or something) which cause the compressor to fail due because there was no A/C gas(Feron)
2- The mass airflow sensor failed which cause some weird issues and random car turnoff, replacing it was the fix
3- There is a switch inside the gear changer that detects when you are in P. Now I need to push the gear lever towards the P because it wont get detected properly and allow the car to turn off, Its a cheap part you need to replace.
I think that's all the problems I had.
I have 195000 Kilometers on it

[fabfrenchies]

This guy even gives sound effects, bravo!

[AnalogueKid]

Both the DRL issues and the liftgate struts are the subject of recalls, so don’t pay any money when you can get it fixed for free at the dealer!

[ericpheymannicie]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the front door speaker failure. Mazda did not seal the speakers from the moisture that the windows bring in when they are rolled down, so the glue holding the speaker cone to the speaker frame eventually disintegrates. Actually kind of an easy fix if you're ok taking the door panel off and applying proper speaker glue to the edges of the cone. But the speakers will rattle like crazy with any amount of bass if you don't apply this fix, and too much glue while applying the fix can also make the speakers too dull or prevent them from calibrating with Bose's on-the-fly equalization. I did one speaker a year or so ago and the second one started rattling recently so I'll be fixing that soon.

[bobbyjohns]

I just bought a 2014 CX-5 GT with 158k miles from the original owner. It had cold start misfires, a bad coil, needed rear brakes, and a set of tires, but that was all. A carbon cleanup of the intake fixed the misfires and now the acceleration is much improved.

[johndeerefan]

The DRL and liftgate piston issue were both in a recall. Our 2014 CX-5 Touring was affected by the liftgate piston recall and the recall happened about a month after we got it.

[aussie]

You don’t have to replace the rotors just because you’re replacing the pads. Pads are disposable items, rotors aren’t. You can machine them if uneven but otherwise leave them alone until they become too thin.

[reagan]

Bought my 2014 (with a stick shift!) used a few years ago. No major issues, just hit 100k miles and going strong. I drive 60/40 highway/city and noticed the oil gets too dark for my liking before the 7, 500 manufacturer recommended change interval. I change it every 5, 000 instead.

[jamesjackson]

My wife and I love our 2016 Mazda CX-5 .The only issue has been the broken latch on the central consile and now at 75000 the radiator developed a bit of play, front to back 1/4 inch maybe.