2009 Mazda 5 GT - New - October 2009
Paid $25500, all taxes and fees included for a brand new 2009 Mazda 5 Gt w/ luxury package from Ontario Mazda in Toronto. Wanted a silver one and there was none in basic GT trim, manual, so we had to accept the leather and heated seats that come with the luxury package.
So far so good, other than the vibration we get when it reaches 105 km/h. I took the car back to the dealer and got them to re-balance the tires. The vibration is still there. The funny thing is that you cannot feel it in the steering wheel, but you can see the second row seats vibrating (side to side direction).
Found a TSB about "BODY VIBRATION AT CRUISE SPEED" for 2006-2007 models. TSB #03-001/07.
TSB DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may experience a body vibration when driving approximately 55mph. This symptom is due to the
characteristics of the No. 3 & No. 4 engine mounts.
Modified No. 3 & No. 4 engine mounts have been established for service only. Customers having this concern
should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This repair should only be performed if all tires and rims are confirmed to be in balance and all suspension
components are in proper working condition.
Notify customers that use of the modified mounts will reduce vibration at cruising speed but may
increase vibration at idle.
NOTE:
Because idle vibration may increase, it is highly recommended to continue using mass production
mounts for all other service concerns.
What can I say, I hope I do not have this issue, because I don't want the engine to be hoisted out and remounted in a brand new car.
Any suggestions? Have you noticed this behaviour?
Paid $25500, all taxes and fees included for a brand new 2009 Mazda 5 Gt w/ luxury package from Ontario Mazda in Toronto. Wanted a silver one and there was none in basic GT trim, manual, so we had to accept the leather and heated seats that come with the luxury package.
So far so good, other than the vibration we get when it reaches 105 km/h. I took the car back to the dealer and got them to re-balance the tires. The vibration is still there. The funny thing is that you cannot feel it in the steering wheel, but you can see the second row seats vibrating (side to side direction).
Found a TSB about "BODY VIBRATION AT CRUISE SPEED" for 2006-2007 models. TSB #03-001/07.
TSB DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may experience a body vibration when driving approximately 55mph. This symptom is due to the
characteristics of the No. 3 & No. 4 engine mounts.
Modified No. 3 & No. 4 engine mounts have been established for service only. Customers having this concern
should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
--------------
REPAIR PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This repair should only be performed if all tires and rims are confirmed to be in balance and all suspension
components are in proper working condition.
Notify customers that use of the modified mounts will reduce vibration at cruising speed but may
increase vibration at idle.
NOTE:
Because idle vibration may increase, it is highly recommended to continue using mass production
mounts for all other service concerns.
What can I say, I hope I do not have this issue, because I don't want the engine to be hoisted out and remounted in a brand new car.
Any suggestions? Have you noticed this behaviour?