# \#cx-5 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cx-5/14243.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Should I buy Mazda CX-5 GT 2019?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-mazda-cx-5-gt-2019/193258)
**Author:** [@danidanyal.shahabi\_187151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danidanyal.shahabi_187151)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-mazda-cx-5-gt-2019/193258 "2023-10-06T08:58:46Z")
I don’t know much about cars but I found this car. 95,000km used and have 2 years of warranty. Canadian dollar after-tax price is 35k. Should I buy this car? or are there any other better options that I should consider? … --- ## [Which one should I sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one-should-i-sell/190246)
**Author:** [@DesertRambler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertRambler)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one-should-i-sell/190246 "2023-04-26T02:21:12Z")
I own two cars: a 2012 Honda CR-V and a 2016 Mazda CX-5. Neither has needed any major repairs and both have about 55,000 miles, and are in excellent condition. They have both been maintained according to the owner’s manu… --- ## [How to clean "water spots" on instrument panel lens?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-water-spots-on-instrument-panel-lens/188956)
**Author:** [@frankinlaredo\_184005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankinlaredo_184005)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-water-spots-on-instrument-panel-lens/188956 "2023-02-06T13:06:32Z")
I just bought this car, and the spots on the instrument panel lens are annoying. Any success cleaning something like this? --- ## [Best way to repair small gouge in leather seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-repair-small-gouge-in-leather-seat/188957)
**Author:** [@frankinlaredo\_184005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankinlaredo_184005)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-repair-small-gouge-in-leather-seat/188957 "2023-02-04T15:07:30Z")
Leather repair kit? Patch? Something else? --- ## [Car cannot start, without light, and looks dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cannot-start-without-light-and-looks-dead/188395)
**Author:** [@liushuanguni\_180024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liushuanguni_180024)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cannot-start-without-light-and-looks-dead/188395 "2023-01-10T13:56:14Z")
When I was trying to start the engine, there is no response from the car, and there is no light or any electric things running in the car when I opened the door. It is total dark inside. Also the car key is useless in… --- ## [What Percent of brake life is 3mm?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-percent-of-brake-life-is-3mm/187571)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-percent-of-brake-life-is-3mm/187571 "2022-12-08T20:16:49Z")
Can anyone tell me the approximate brake life remaining when a brake pad has 3mm remaining? What is the usual new thickness and does the pad actually have 3mm left when that is the measurement, or does some pad thickness… --- ## [Which Of These Repairs is Most Urgent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-of-these-repairs-is-most-urgent/184924)
**Author:** [@gggggunit4evr\_181327](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gggggunit4evr_181327)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-of-these-repairs-is-most-urgent/184924 "2022-07-08T12:40:43Z")
Hi Everyone, So I just got a pre-purchase car inspection on a 1-Owner “2017 Mazda CX5 100k miles”, and here’s the list of issues and the estimated charges: Front Brake Service: $693 Brake Fluid Service: $222 Engine Oi… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - back order frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-back-order-frustration/184261)
**Author:** [@GerlieRyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerlieRyan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-back-order-frustration/184261 "2022-05-25T22:08:26Z")
I bought the car brand new in 2019. Loved it, and I still do. BUT the computer started acting up about a year ago. I noticed the time kept jumping around, and it would suddenly skip through songs, the volume would go up … --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 — Sirius XM taking over the radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-sirius-xm-taking-over-the-radio/183799)
**Author:** [@KennethHepburnNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethHepburnNoble)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-sirius-xm-taking-over-the-radio/183799 "2022-04-28T21:44:20Z")
XM radio hijhacks entire radio/gps system with ads. Have spent 3 hours on the phone with XM to no avail. Dealers are not helpful with this. What to do? How about unplug the satelite receiver? --- ## [Can I drive safely in a rainy day when back of the car got crashed?(2022 Mazda CX5)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-safely-in-a-rainy-day-when-back-of-the-car-got-crashed-2022-mazda-cx5/183085)
**Author:** [@liushuanguni\_180024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liushuanguni_180024)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-safely-in-a-rainy-day-when-back-of-the-car-got-crashed-2022-mazda-cx5/183085 "2022-03-20T23:32:54Z")
My car trim is 2022 Mazda CX5 and I hit the back of the car just a few days ago. Attached are the pictures after it hit a pillar. However, it is still drivable so I used it in a very heavy rain yesterday. My concern is, … --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - did anybody else require a new engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-did-anybody-else-require-a-new-engine/155138)
**Author:** [@FrankStaher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankStaher)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-did-anybody-else-require-a-new-engine/155138 "2021-09-10T22:40:24Z")
My Mazada CX-5 started leaking 1/3 of a quart oil daily. It was only 9 months old. The engine had to be replaced. Has anyone had this issue. I was told it’s a casting problem. --- ## [2019 mazda cx-5: Need new fuel injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-need-new-fuel-injectors/178462)
**Author:** [@ep\_9999\_176472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ep_9999_176472)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-need-new-fuel-injectors/178462 "2021-08-04T03:29:02Z")
I originally had what I thought smart brake and air intake issues. The Mazda tech originally thought it was dislodged air intake module that led to overheating of sensors. When I drove the car back home, the car kep… --- ## [Mazda 5 stopped unexpectedly due to the smart braking defect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-stopped-unexpectedly-due-to-the-smart-braking-defect/178372)
**Author:** [@ep\_9999\_176472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ep_9999_176472)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-stopped-unexpectedly-due-to-the-smart-braking-defect/178372 "2021-07-31T01:42:00Z")
The Mazda cx-5 comes with Automatic Emergency Braking. As I was driving on the highway at about 50mph, I tried to accelerate. As I accellerated, I noticed white smoke in my rear view mirror. Then the car starts slowing d… --- ## [2106 Mazda CX5 Grand Touring low tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2106-mazda-cx5-grand-touring-low-tire-pressure/176410)
**Author:** [@melissah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissah)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2106-mazda-cx5-grand-touring-low-tire-pressure/176410 "2021-04-29T13:56:46Z")
For the 4th time in as many months my low tire pressure warning light has come on. The first 2 times, the dealer said it was the change in outdoor temp; the third time, they did a hard reset. Any thoughts on why this is … --- ## [Cracked Caliber Boot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-caliber-boot/175403)
**Author:** [@jessmac80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessmac80)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-caliber-boot/175403 "2021-03-09T20:23:39Z")
Hey all! New here, but just looking for some guidance on a cracked silicone caliber boot? Should I be concerned and fix it immediately? The guy who just did my brakes told me about it. But I’ve never even heard of it so … --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 has vertical windshield scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-has-vertical-windshield-scratches/172203)
**Author:** [@JEM48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JEM48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-has-vertical-windshield-scratches/172203 "2020-11-12T16:49:12Z")
windshield straight vertical line scratches. in direct sunlight looking thru windshield. from inside scratches show blue & orange prism effect. don’t use ice scrapper or automatic car wash. only 29,000 miles on car. --- ## [Splash shield - Necessary? Good idea? Worth replacing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/splash-shield-necessary-good-idea-worth-replacing/170988)
**Author:** [@rcoxbd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcoxbd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/splash-shield-necessary-good-idea-worth-replacing/170988 "2020-10-09T02:27:14Z")
I have a new-to-me 2014 Mazda CX-5 with 130,000 miles that is in great condition. It came with CarFax that showed the oil had been changed regularly, and all the other maintenance had been done meticulously. But the oth… --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-5 electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-electrical-gremlins/156398)
**Author:** [@Cheryl46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-electrical-gremlins/156398 "2020-03-08T22:57:25Z")
I have 2017 model and the electrics are just starting to play up. Last week the radio changed stations, the oil light comes on intermittently and each time I pull over and check the oil its fine. All sorts of lights sh… --- ## [Oil cap is gone, engine seized](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-cap-is-gone-engine-seized/154654)
**Author:** [@Dwolle\_160889](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dwolle_160889)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-cap-is-gone-engine-seized/154654 "2019-12-14T02:52:02Z")
--- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - will 4WD get lower mileage than 2WD turbos?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-will-4wd-get-lower-mileage-than-2wd-turbos/138864)
**Author:** [@MikeFoltz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeFoltz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-will-4wd-get-lower-mileage-than-2wd-turbos/138864 "2019-04-24T14:18:46Z")
does the mileage decrease on 4wd vs 2wd mazda cx-5\`s turbos? --- ## [Do I really need these services?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-these-services/139036)
**Author:** [@Clair21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clair21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-these-services/139036 "2019-04-23T17:57:51Z")
Is it really necessary to flush the Transmission, change fluid in transfer case and change my coolant at 58,000 miles on my 2014 CX-5 Mazda. The dealer want s to do those services Thanks! --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-5 - why put nitrogen in my tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-why-put-nitrogen-in-my-tires/138491)
**Author:** [@Chris54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris54)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-why-put-nitrogen-in-my-tires/138491 "2019-04-17T17:05:39Z")
When I took my car in for an oil change and had the tires inflated, I was told I had nitrogen in the tires. The Shop put regular air in the tires and said that is ok. Why did the manufacturer put nitrogen in the tires an… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - PPF filter and noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-ppf-filter-and-noise/137711)
**Author:** [@JohnThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnThompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-ppf-filter-and-noise/137711 "2019-04-01T14:53:19Z")
Hi All I sent out the following question today and its since been suggested the problem is probably caused by the Close Coupled Petrol Particulate Filter now fitted. Its really quite loud. Any idea if this noise will r… --- ## [Are 2019 Mazda CX-5 mounts better than prior years'?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-2019-mazda-cx-5-mounts-better-than-prior-years/135398)
**Author:** [@Jerry30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-2019-mazda-cx-5-mounts-better-than-prior-years/135398 "2019-02-26T14:18:19Z")
I am going to buy 2019 cx5 gt .Is the same mounts still on, or did Mazda some improvement? Please let me know . Thanks --- ## [New battery, new electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-new-electrical-problems/126261)
**Author:** [@MarianneG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarianneG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-new-electrical-problems/126261 "2018-10-06T17:57:46Z")
I just had the battery replaced in my 2016 Mazda CX-5, and now some electrical things aren’t working such as the auto-down feature on the driver’s side window. Any advice on how to restore these functions? Thanks.