Steering And Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"During maintenance, the mechanic noticed both control arms in the steering system were cracked and needed replacing. It became a safety concern and an unexpected $1300 repair cost."
Anonymous, CA (2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"When driving slowly arount turns or on uneven turrain the car makes bumping noises as if something is rubbing together, perhaps on the suspension. A mechanic was unable to determine the source of the problem"
Anonymous, WA (2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Lower control arms replace at 106000 mileage. No issues but needed. October 2023."
Anonymous A., CO (2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Started hearing creaking noises about Mar 2024. Seemed from one quadrant of car when in parking lots, going slow and/or over bumps. One mechanic said COULD be tie rods but they had botched brake job on other vehicle. Creaking noise expanded to all over chassis and heard all the time when driving slow. Another mechanic said it was the struts and it was safe to drive "across country". Had oil changed last week with different mechanic. They inspected car and they explained that it could lead to uneven wear on tires (which are new) and other things. They replaced one suspension control arm & ball joint assembly, front strut & coil spring assembly, rear shocks, and rear brake pads and rotors. Downtime less than a day and half. Just expensive having these large ticket items done all at once. Part of problem is not finding a competent mechanic."
Anonymous, GA (2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Right rear strut failed."
Anonymous, MA (2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"It's had a number of issues, including steering wheel vibration and transmission issues. We've had 2+ very expensive repairs in the past two years at different shops. We received different assessments of it each time. It's operating for now."
Anonymous A., AZ (2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport Unsure)"Found during routine oil change and check over"
Anonymous, NC (2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rear wheel bearings, making noise. They were replaced before they failed."
Anonymous, MA (2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
"Didn't know there was a problem. Trusted the mechanic."
Anonymous, GA (2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)