How many miles on your first generation CX-5?

[involutions]

Hello All,

I have a 2014 CX-5 Touring that I purchased new in 2013. It has 179,000 miles on it. I've replaced the ATF and filter around 80,000 miles. Other than oil changes, air/cabin filters, a few switches, brakes, and rear shock upper mounts, we've not needed to replace anything significant. I'd say we have less than $1,000 into this vehicle other than oil changes. The interior looks great. Other than some minor rust underneath, the exterior looks great as well.

Just curious what kind of mileage you all have racked up so far. I've read a few posts about changing (or not changing) the ATF, but has anyone had the transmission fail yet, whether you changed the fluid or not?

Stay Safe!

 

[wlong01]

I have a 2016 Touring purchased new in April 2015. Currently 48,xxx on the odo. Don't drive it as much as our 2019 CX-5 Reserve.
Nothing except tires, battery, rear brakes and oil changes/tire rotations.

Going to have the trans fluid changed when I take it in for it's yearly in May.
Dealer did the rear diff service a couple of years ago by mistake. My gain.
Also had the coolant changed a few years ago since Mazda changed to the newer coolant with more corrosion protection.

Most dependable affordable vehicle I've ever owned.

 

[N7turbo]

See this thread started by @Kedis82ZE8

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Thread 'High Mileage CX-5s - report in'

Sep 27, 2014

I thought there was a thread on this but couldn't seem to find it.

It's probably a reach but anyone approaching 80-100K miles (129-160KM) yet?

Any big issues along the way? I plan to keep my CX-5 for at least 10 years but this will probably only result in about 120K miles or so for me.

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[involutions]

Unfortunately, most of the content on those threads is people talking about what maintenance they've done, and most don't include their mileage.

Respectfully, although some of it is interesting, I'm really just looking form mileage.

 

[N7turbo]

Unfortunately, most of the content on those threads is people talking about what maintenance they've done, and most don't include their mileage.

Respectfully, although some of it is interesting, I'm really just looking form mileage.

Well, that was the intention of the thread, and the OP does update it with high-mileage examples.

But it stands to reason you would see talk of maintenance as the two go hand-in-hand.

 

[Lazy2.5]

Feel free to review my post. I outline in detail what services have been done on my Mazda 6, which is very similar.

Post in thread '2015 Mazda6 (2.5L Skyactiv, 6 Speed Auto) Update at 284,000KM'

Monday 8:47 AM

Update. 336,xxxKM

I was investigating a small air bubble in the radiator. Coolant should be filled to the top, but the coolant from the expansion tank has since returned back into the radiator. Will be monitoring.

The gas tank has recently started to leak fumes when the tank is filled to the top. roughly 3/4 of a tank or less, no smell of fumes at all. The smell is strong when parked in a garage.

Belt tensioner is original,

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[ColoradoDriver]

I have a 2014 Touring AWD (no tech or moonroof packages) bought in April 2013 (build date of 01/2013) - currently 149,250 miles.

I started drain / fills on the ATF around 71k miles (did a series of 3 drain and fills each a week apart to get as much new fluid in as possible). Did it again with a single drain / fill at 120k, and plan to pay a shop to drop the transmission pan and replace the filter (and whatever fluid they drain) at 150k. So far, no complaints or issues with transmission.

Other major services needed was replacing the front struts, mounts, sway bar end links, and lower control arms. Used OE parts and reused the springs. Original drive belt tensioner failed and needed replacing. Also had to replace the lock actuators in all the doors as the original became weak. Original blower motor went out. Early models also had an issue with the shift actuator / switch and needed replacing.

Aside from the above, everything else has been regular maintenance: oil / oil filter, cabinet / engine filters, spark plugs at 75k and coming up again at 150k, coolant at 120k, brakes, rear differential and transfer case fluid changes, and on my 3rd battery since buying new in 2013.

EDIT: Forgot, did develop a leak in the oil pan a few years ago (want to say 2021 or 2022?) and got that resealed with no further issues.

All in all, definitely had my share of problems to fix, but I wouldn't consider any of it truly major or catastrophic in nature. Overall very happy with the vehicle and the reliability.

 

[kendel7]

2016 Touring. Purchased used in Oct '24 with 77,925m. As of this post, 80,875m.

 

[gova]

2014 Touring. 128K now. Have replaced fluids at 40K. Front control arms at 110K. Brakes, tires of course - normal stuff. Minor other things here and there.

 

[Lazy2.5]

I rarely here anyone dealing with something unusual. I think the most serious I've seen would be an occasional cooling system fault or failure, like a red coolant gauge flashing (hot, turn up the cabin heat, slow down, hope it goes away) or solid red (overheating) which means STOP immediately, serpentine belt snapping resulting in water pump not operating, etc. but that is rare.

Belt tensioner and suspension components which are not up for the task of bad roads, occasional wheel bearings, valve cover gasket are all I can think of.

Also, I've heard of fuel system leaking fumes with a full tank. I'm actually dealing with that right now.

And A/C leaks.

 

[minnesotaart]

162,262

Built 7/13. Purchased new 8/13. Zero major issues.