2017~2025 What do you all think of this 2019 CX-5 signature ?

[Arkla]

Hey everyone, I’m planning on buying the CX-5 turbo model. Currently looking at a 2019 CX-5 signature 40k miles for $24950 and a 2021 CX-5 gtr 49k miles for $25500. I’m a bit uncertain on which one to go for. Particularly worried about the cylinder head issues on the turbo. Let me know what you think of these deals and would love any advice.
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[N7turbo]

Tbh you should be more worried about the cylinder head issues on the non-turbo as they seem to be more common, going by the discussions on the forum (I don't have service data).

Personally I'd lean toward the 2021 if it got the updated infotainment but ask for records of the valve stem seal replacement being done.

 

[Arkla]

Tbh you should be more worried about the cylinder head issues on the non-turbo as they seem to be more common, going by the discussions on the forum (I don't have service data).

Personally I'd lean toward the 2021 if it got the updated infotainment but ask for records of the valve stem seal replacement being done.

I checked the settlement but 21’s vin is excluded from it. So I’m guessing it’s not affected.

 

[N7turbo]

I checked the settlement but 21’s vin is excluded from it. So I’m guessing it’s not affected.

That's odd.

2021 is the primary year that the faulty valve stem seals were used.

 

[sm1ke]

I checked the settlement but 21’s vin is excluded from it. So I’m guessing it’s not affected.

The 21s had a short run of cars that were built with defective valve stem seals that caused oil consumption. The valve stem seal settlement for the issue includes the following affected VINs for the CX-5:

US/Canada spec w/ 10.25" infotainment: VINS from JM3KF******320280 – 472324 (produced from October 6, 2020 to September 13, 2021)
Canada/Mexico spec w/ 8" infotainment: VINS from JM3KF******112005 – 135036 (produced from October 6, 2020 to September 1, 2021)

If the 2021 you're looking at has a VIN that doesn't fall within these ranges, then yeah, it's excluded. And if you're worried about the coolant leak, then definitely get the 2021.

 

[wlong01]

Have a 2019 Reserve purchased new with 61,000 miles now on the ODO. Car has been perfect, not one single problem.
Mazda has extended the warranty for the possibility of the cylinder head cracking.

 

[sm1ke]

Have a 2019 Reserve purchased new with 61,000 miles now on the ODO. Car has been perfect, not one single problem.
Mazda has extended the warranty for the possibility of the cylinder head cracking.

I had a 2018 CX-9 with 140k kms (87k mi) that also had no cylinder head cracking. The problem is rare IMO, and you're right - with the warranty provided by CSP11, the 2019 will be covered for up to 10 years/120k mi. Hard to go wrong with either car, but I'd be tempted to go for the 2021 just to dodge the coolant leak entirely.