differential

2017 CX-5 Grand Touring with 109K bought new has developed a rear diff leak. Thought it was an axle seal but being told it the Diif. I am getting quotes for 3600 + to put in a used differential with 70K miles on it. Not sure if I should spend that much money for a used part. Is this a common...

My 2016 CX-5 Sport has 102k miles on it. I get the oil changes done at the dealership and they never seem to recommend the differential fluid to be changed. When does the differential fluid need to be changed on these cars?

This is my first full winter in my 2024 Carbon Edition, and first time with AWD. Previous car was a FWD 2006 Mazda3. Sometimes when I'm pulling out on to a snowy road, the CX5 fishtails, like it's a rear wheel drive. Does anyone know if there's more power suppied to the rear wheels (e.g. 30...

Why would anyone want to stay with Mazda when rear differential is a common issue at under 100k miles, and the cost of replacement on average is $5500, never mind other accruing expenses? The response from corporate is beyond irresponsible.

Bought a 2025 CX-50 (2.5 Turbo Premium AWD) back in February. Under 5k miles on it and just had to have the rear differential / u-joint replaced. Looking around online, mine is not the only one. Posting here for others in case it helps. The issues started off a few months after getting the...

Hello guys, I had 55000 miles on my 21 cx5 signature now all I have done to the car is engine oil/filter and basic maintenance stuff. With the exception of spark plugs changed at 45000 miles. I have been calling around the dealership asking for AWD fluid change and transmission fluid...

I own a 2018 CX-5, 2.0 petrol, 6MT, for 3 months now (aprox. 7500 km), no issues. Just today when I started it at the beginning of the day a short error message appeard on the right panel with AWD malfunction. No led turned on in dash. I also checked in vehicle status and no error. I restarted...

Is there and easy way to test the Coupling Component? I'm guessing its a 12VDC solenoid. If so, could you simply hook up 12V directly to the input and see if it locks the rear end to the driveshaft? If this turns out to be the case I was thinking of putting a switched 12V line to the coupling...

Hello, I am feeling at my wits end because I have already spent $5500 to fix this issue at the dealer and just 2 days ago the whine is back. Any advice you can provide would be greatly helpful. This is my first time posting on a forum. I have a 2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD with 71k miles on...

Been reading about AWD systems on the CX-5 and other crossovers, and am realizing there are many ways these systems can be configured from a technical standpoint. It sounds like most dont have true 4wd (all four tires can be made to spin at the same speed regardless of traction) but rather some...

Hi All, I think our CX5 may be suffering from the rear diff TSB, its been squeeking for a while and has just started binding up when turning corners slowly, like pulling out of a parking spot. Its hard to tell if the binding is happening in the rear diff or being transferred from the front -...

I purchased my CX-5 AWD 2017 last november. First of all the problem I have is intermittent. One day my car is fine, the next day it's not. When there is snow on the road, even just a few inches, and even though I drive slowly, the car starts sliding from left to right and right to left. I do...

Okay, another question for this AWESOME forum. I drove a little Toyota Prius before my CX-5. (Not ashamed, gas mileage ruled!) Now I've noticed something curious while driving my CX-5 in that while driving on a level road, whether highway or street almost the moment I take my foot off the...

I'm new here. I got my CX-5 almost 2 weeks ago. It's a AWD GT model. I'm looking to lower it a bit. The wheel well is too revealing for my tastes. This was a problem on the old CX-5s too, and most CUVs in general. Does anyone know how many inches are ideal for lowering the 2nd gen CX-5, and if...

Hey Guys, My car is at 50,000 and the dealer says at this milage they suggest I get a differential fluid flush. Cost $169 What do you guys think is that just a standard suggestion, is it really neccassay? Is that a good price? What would you do? Thanks

Joined the Mazda & CX-5 family on the 20th and I already love it! 2016.5 AWD Touring I haven't been this attached to a vehicle ever. I'm enjoying this vehicle so much already. I'm glad I made this choice!

As the title says, I am getting a grinding noise coming from the transmission area after I replaced the clutch, flywheel, rear main seal, and axle seals. It has gotten progressivily worse and isnt tied to the Engine because it varies by car speed not engine RPM. Also the noise gets worse when...

Hi, everyone. I'm a 21-hour owner of a CX-5 GT w/AWD. I'm moving from a 2012 Subaru Impreza, and prior to that a (pos) 2006 audi a4 avant AWD (pos), my most enjoyable overall auto-a 2000 Subaru Outback Limited (with AWD, obviously), and my AWD journey started with a 1996 Eagle Talon AWD turbo...

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Hi Guys, I am planning on buying the Sport Nav AWD 175PS CX-5, I had a test drive and enjoyed it a lot, however, as I live in Scotland and drive often on motorways I was wondering how the car was coping with strong side wind blows in openspaces. I also heard a couple of people complaining of...