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    Breaking sound coming from below 2023 CX-5

    If dealer checked everything else, like sway bar links, tie rod, control arm, etc. then It sounds like the front strut support mount, I would take a look at that.
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    2024 CX-30 First time Mazda added heated side mirrors for North America?

    It's listed as option in the website.... https://www.mazdausa.com/shopping-tools/build-and-price#/24C30
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    2023 CX-5 Clicking Noise Under Dash

    I'm not sure if this will help your problem but give it shot , seems easy enough to try and see if it helps... and won't cost you anything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JAWRTP7QGk
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    CX-5 Suspension control arm failure

    Yep, I agreed, I just had my done as well, my cost was the similar to yours, I paid $300 total labor but that also included both LCA's and both outer tie rods and free tire rotation. I'm glad I did it as well, the LCA bushings were both cracked and both tie rods rubber cover were both...
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    Urgent! Impending Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Failure? 2015 CX-5

    so yeah, my 2016 CX-5 is up to 163,000 miles. I had local shop replace both LCA and outer tie rods. both LCA rubber bushings were cracked and broken, the LCA ball joint was in bad shape. The outer tie rod rubber were both cracked. This was expected at 163K. I just got it done because I...
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    Urgent! Impending Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Failure? 2015 CX-5

    For my 2016 CX-5 with 163K miles, I got the replacement Beck Arnley LCA from Rock Auto for $110 each, I read from Amazon that the Dorman brand had fitment issues for some customers and that the Beck Arnley were a perfect fit ...strange thing is they have the Mazda p/n listed below the Beck...
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    Rennstands jackstands…Has anyone tried these?

    I think these type of stands are good for Tesla owners, where the cars are heavy, low profile and they only have limited number of jack points along the sides because of the large battery in the middle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Gpmwx0Kqg
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