Annoying noise while accelerating (2020 CX-5)

[jasonb1]

I have a 2020 CX5 Signature (turbo) with under 12,000 miles. For the past couple of months, I hear what I would describe as a creaking sound when accelerating.

The sound seems to be coming from the driver side area, kind of underneath the dash, maybe even underneath the seat area. It is very difficult to isolate. I tried to press on every panel to try to see if it silences the noise without any luck.

I hear it is when accelerating with my foot partially pressing on the accelerator. - never when braked or decelerating. It immediately stops when I take my foot off of the accelerator.

I linked to some audio files below. I’d appreciate any help in determining where the sound is coming from. The dealer hasn’t been much help so far.

https://clyp.it/wilndgjs

https://clyp.it/bgk2nvpk

https://clyp.it/ygqdpudy

I'd also like to note that I may hear a similar noise when my car not moving, switching between N and D. Link to sound clip below. Note that the louder noises in the clip and the shifter moving. This noise doesn't annoy me like the accelerating noise, and I'm not even sure if it is the same. However, I wanted to add it in case it could be another clue.

https://clyp.it/ejij1xtd

 

[mikejim]

I have exact noise and would describe it exactly the same. If my foot is on the accelerator it makes the noise, even when barely touching it. I’d love it to be fixed but fear I can’t find a mechanic who will diagnose it correctly.

 

[Vlad1755]

Check plastic cover tat covers rain sensor (behind rear view mirror). It was making noise against the windshield on my 22 cx5

 

[Azzathan]

I have the same issue on my Mazda 3 2021 Sedan! I have just posted here about it when I stumbled upon your post! Have you ever find the cause/fix?

Creaking/rattling when lightly pressing gas pedal or from R to D (2021 Mazda3)

Hello, I have Mazda 3 2021 Sedan that has creaking/rattling sound somewhere in the driver dash (below steering wheel) when I lightly press gas pedal and the car starts moving. It lasts 2-3 seconds only. It doesn't happen if I keep pressing the gas pedal while the car is stationary (like in...

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[jasonb1]

I have the same issue on my Mazda 3 2021 Sedan! I have just posted here about it when I stumbled upon your post! Have you ever find the cause/fix?

Creaking/rattling when lightly pressing gas pedal or from R to D (2021 Mazda3)

Hello, I have Mazda 3 2021 Sedan that has creaking/rattling sound somewhere in the driver dash (below steering wheel) when I lightly press gas pedal and the car starts moving. It lasts 2-3 seconds only. It doesn't happen if I keep pressing the gas pedal while the car is stationary (like in...

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Take a look at post 14. I showed this to my dealer. Noise wasn’t the same but the circumstances were. They refused to add insulation, but tightened the clamp, but I hear the noise much less now.

https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/ma...ignature-electric-clicking-noise-43732/page2/

 

[Azzathan]

Take a look at post 14. I showed this to my dealer. Noise wasn’t the same but the circumstances were. They refused to add insulation, but tightened the clamp, but I hear the noise much less now.

https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/ma...ignature-electric-clicking-noise-43732/page2/

Thanks! Do you have any idea where this bracket might be located? Unfortunately the thread has unanswered questions about this fuel line bracket and my googling was in vain.
I hate to go to dealership with stuff like this because they were nothing but disappointment. Its a waste of time, I'd rather attempt to fix it myself.

 

[jasonb1]

Thanks! Do you have any idea where this bracket might be located? Unfortunately the thread has unanswered questions about this fuel line bracket and my googling was in vain.
I hate to go to dealership with stuff like this because they were nothing but disappointment. It’s a waste of time, I'd rather attempt to fix it myself.

Sorry. No idea where it is.. I tried finding it myself with no luck. If you do happen to come across the location, please let me know, because I think the dealer’s fix got me most of the way there, but certainly not 100%.. It’s been a battle every time I’ve taken the car in for this issue, and I’d rather avoid doing it again.