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220 messages, Last post on Oct 22, 2009 at 8:41 AM
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Replying to: bman9 (Mar 15, 2009 7:28 am) Just to piggy back a little. I have gotten all four shocks/struts replaced by Mazda. Replacing the front struts made a huge difference in ride, handling and overall feel. The rear however, although still fairly new and not leaking feel very weak. When going over a dip at a speed of about 35-40mph the rear seems to bounce a bit to much for my liking. I was wondering if anyone here knows if Mazda3 rear shocks fit our MZ5s? If so, I am going to be looking for an aftermarket GAS shock replacement rather then the OEM soft HYDRAULIC shock. Gas shocks tend to be a bit stiffer and provide a better sporty, handling feel IMO, and since no one I know makes one specific to MZ5s, then I want to see if a MZ3 will be a direct fit. |
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Quick question in regards to suspension - are those issues still present in 09?
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Regretfully I am now amongst the many who have to yet again take my Mazda5 in for creaking, very audible noise from the rear suspension - perhaps even new shock (  but I'm sure its the same old thing). TSB below (13 pages) http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf I was pretty sure I had read somewhere that a Class Action Suit was in the thinking stages. After reading other forums, it seems that the time is right for such as stand. Mazda (aka Ford) don't think they need any bailout, right now  but I suspect that consumers are a lot less tolerant of inferior workmanship and of being lead around the block by idiotic statements like " oh that's normal noise" or "we can't duplicate the issue" or any other lame excuse. It is the consumer who loses in the end with time wasted in dealing with problems that have not been resolved for a long, long time and presented itself in other Mazda vehicles (Protege) before the Mazda5 came on the scene in late 2005. It just can't be that hard to fix. For myself, this is the last Mazda I will every own, not that I won't ever be caught with a lemon from another manufacturer, but I know there will be fewer to chose from later on.
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Replying to: trishr1 (Jul 07, 2009 6:05 pm) http://www.cba.org/classactions/class_2008/quebec/pdf/12-09-2008_GeneralMoters.p- df |
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Replying to: trishr1 (Jul 07, 2009 6:05 pm) I'm definitely not happy with this vehicle.
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Replying to: drgnldy9 (Jul 13, 2009 9:23 am)
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Replying to: librarian56 (Jul 13, 2009 10:13 am) http://www.allworldauto.com/tsbs/NHTSA__MAZDA_MAZDA5_technical_service_bulletin_- 234359.html NHTSA Item Number: 10023313 Service Bulletin #: 0102206 Replacement #: Vehicle/Equipment Make: MAZDA Vehicle/Eqipment Model: MAZDA5 Model Year: 2008 Mfg Component Code: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT Date of Bulletin: 2007-09-07 Date Added: 2007-11-14 Summary: FRONT CRANKSHAFT BOLT SERVICE WARNING. *NJ
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Replying to: trishr1 (Jul 25, 2009 7:54 pm) Here is the latest TSB I know of, but does not apply to 08+: http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf Thanks
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jul 26, 2009 5:23 pm) Much appreciated.
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I had rea suspension noise - sort of grinding whenever I went over a hole or speed breaker. It was quite pronounced in cold weather (canada). Dealer tried changed few thingsbut it still persisted. I have moved back to US to a hotter west. I haven't noticed that noise any more (or atleast it is very very less pronounced). I have 08 car. This wasmy first mazda car. I should say - bit disappointed. as I already had 2 major issues. Signing up for totalcare from mazda as I foresee lot of issues with this car in the future. drb |
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