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Had a 2019, traded at 80k miles. Zero powertrain issues.
The coolant leak issue was limited to 2.5T engines made before July 2020
Don't forget the NA has cylinder deactivation which is a problem. However the turbo cracked head issue has been rectified and buying a 2022 should be a non issue.
What is your current vehicle which is having engine issues?Thank you. What you've shared were very helpful. After reading those threads (links provided by you) I'm having second thoughts of buying a cx5. I really don't want to go through the pain of taking the car multiple times to the dealer and worrying about persistent issues. I really liked Venza but it was not quiet as I wanted it to be. I'm hesitant on the Highlander because it's a bit larger but I'm still going to test drive it to see how quiet it is. If you have any recommendations on a quiet and reliable (engine and related parts) SUV, please let me know. Thanks.
Good luck on getting a PHEV. Almost all Japanese and Korean models will be extremely scarce all year. Many models have their entire 2022 production sold out (RAV4 prime, Santa Fe PHEV.)What is your current vehicle which is having engine issues?
I actually planned to get a new 2018 CX-5 then but once I realized Mazda started to add cylinder deactivation in the 2.5L NA I immediately canceled my plan as I dislike the CD in theory since 1980’s. Based on series of recall and TSBs for the 2.5L NA with CD, I can say my concerns are correct and I’m glad I didn’t get another CX-5 and kept worrying about possible CD problems in the long run as I always keep my vehicle for as long as I can. I eventually got an almost new (2,500 miles) 2018 Toyota Yaris iA instead which is a Mazda2 in disguise.
As the gas price is getting higher and higher, my next new vehicle will be a Hybrid or PHEV. I was looking into Toyota Venza for a while as it’s made in Japan, the idea only got postponed due to the high demand on the vehicle which jacks up the price even higher in current market. And Venza has hybrid version only without plug-in.
My current target is the new Lexus NX 450h+ AWD which is a PHEV. It has 304 total system horsepower, but 84 EPA-estimated MPGe. 6.0 sec. 0 - 60 is good enough although I don’t really need it. NX 450h+ FSport Handling AWD is nice but I don’t really need any sport package either.
Yes currently even the basic hybrid such as Toyota Prius is hard to find, not to mention the PHEV such as Prius Prime or RAV4 Prime. Wife always wants a Lexus, so either NX 350h hybrid or NX 450h+ PHEV is something we keep looking for.Good luck on getting a PHEV. Almost all Japanese and Korean models will be extremely scarce all year. Many models have their entire 2022 production sold out (RAV4 prime, Santa Fe PHEV.)
I’ve given up on a PHEV, which my wife would prefer. Suitable incoming Ioniq 5 LTD AWD’s became unexpectedly available so I snatched up one for me and one for my daughter for good measure. My reward is finding an electrician for both garages.
Gotta agree with all points you raised. We’ll be keeping our CX-5 for road trips (especially winter ones where batteries underperform) and snow days with the Blizzaks.…
I still have doubt on a pure EV such as Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD you just got. Brother in California has a Chevy Bolt and it can be a nice second car for city use only. The only reason he got it at the time is the very reasonable price after all the incentives and rebates. He still keeps a Mazda5 for any road trips whenever needed. The range has always been the problem for the EV, and the time to charge it up also is a major issue to me. Have seen too many videos that people are waiting in a very long line at the charging station on I-5 during holiday season.
It's a Sonata. I just sold it.What is your current vehicle which is having engine issues?
I actually planned to get a new 2018 CX-5 then but once I realized Mazda started to add cylinder deactivation in the 2.5L NA I immediately canceled my plan as I dislike the CD in theory since 1980’s. Based on series of recall and TSBs for the 2.5L NA with CD, I can say my concerns are correct and I’m glad I didn’t get another CX-5 and kept worrying about possible CD problems in the long run as I always keep my vehicle for as long as I can. I eventually got an almost new (2,500 miles) 2018 Toyota Yaris iA instead which is a Mazda2 in disguise.
I was really interested in a Santa Fe PHEV, and the rep told me he could get me one in 3 months (in Canada). RAV4 Prime is crazy scarce though.Good luck on getting a PHEV. Almost all Japanese and Korean models will be extremely scarce all year. Many models have their entire 2022 production sold out (RAV4 prime, Santa Fe PHEV.)
Because the 2.5T wasn’t available at the time for 2018 MY CX-5. Mazda started to offer the 2.5T on CX-5 since 2019 MY.If you didn't want to get a 2.5L, wonder why you didn't consider 2.5 Turbo.
No, not all car manufactures use cylinder deactivation on their ICEs, especially for an already relatively fuel efficient 4-cylinder engines. Toyota hasn’t offer one, and Honda has it only on its V6 (which has also experienced many issues and even the class-action lawsuit).⋯ IMO Turbos and cylinder deactivation are going to be around for as long as internal combustion engines exist, and they get perfected over time.
Yes, cracked cylinder head with coolant leak for those with 40K miles or more although it’s not the turbo charger itself:Has anyone ever heard of a mazda 2.5 turbo failure when run in oem configuration? Its been out for 6+ years...
This is not s turbo issue. People point to a turbo as an issue. I have yet to see a failure from one on the 2.5T mazda. What you referenced are failures of other components, also not caused by a turbo, but rather bad assembly or design of that specific item.Yes, cracked cylinder head with coolant leak for those with 40K miles or more although it’s not the turbo charger itself:
Poll 2.5T Coolant Leak/Engine Replacement
2.5T Engine Coolant Leaking TSB
And oil consumption issue on 2021 2.5T and Mazda hasn’t officially figured it out yet:
2021 CX-9 burning oil
Low Engine Oil Warning Light on new CX-5
QTSB No.: 01-012/21 Check Engine Light On with DTC P250F:00 Due to Low Engine Oil
Yes, cracked head isn’t a turbo failure, nor related directly to the turbo, but the cylinder head for the 2.5T is based on the original head from the 2.5L NA and modified it. Somehow the modification had created some weak area near exhaust ports which caused cracks after certain miles.This is not s turbo issue. People point to a turbo as an issue. I have yet to see a failure from one on the 2.5T mazda. What you referenced are failures of other components, also not caused by a turbo, but rather bad assembly or design of that specific item.
This is not cause to distrust turbos. Just be leery of first production years of anything. Mirror motors come to mind...Yes, cracked head isn’t a turbo failure, nor related directly to the turbo, but the cylinder head for the 2.5T is based on the original head from the 2.5L NA and modified it. Somehow the modification had created some weak area near exhaust ports which caused cracks after certain miles.
Ha, power folding mirror failures ⋯This is not cause to distrust turbos. Just be leery of first production years of anything. Mirror motors come to mind...View attachment 307056