Another Cracked Cylinder Head

[Nevada CX5]

2018 with 59,000 miles.

Mazda will only cover $1600 for a new head, no labor or other parts. Ouch!

Case filed with NHTSB and waiting for a class action.

 

[txt990]

2018 with 59,000 miles.

Mazda will only cover $1600 for a new head, no labor or other parts. Ouch!

Case filed with NHTSB and waiting for a class action.

Which engine does your Mazda have?

 

[sm1ke]

Which engine does your Mazda have?

If I remember right, 2018 CX-5s sold in the US only came with one engine; the 2.5L N/A with cylinder deactivation.

 

[Nevada CX5]

Yes, that is the one.

 

[erhayes]

I really like the MAZDA company but, in this case I think a new engine or FACTORY rebuilt is the minimum acceptable. No dealership rebuild here. Ed

 

[Nevada CX5]

Final resolution. Mazda paid $1600 toward the head, only 95% of the cost, maybe a non admission of total liability? The dealer also offered a $500 discount thankfully.

Still $3000+ out of pocket. I have been assured the new head is latest spec and does not have the thin casting of the original.

 

[ScottSt]

We have paid more than that for dealer 40k service of my wife’s Macan, just to share perspective