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#74 of 221 Mazda 5 suspension by bassman1234 Mar 24, 2007 (5:51 pm)
I do love my Mazda 5 but I do have some problems:things were great until 30,000 km's. The front end squeaks when it goes below 0 degrees.I now find the suspension sloppy.The dealer said they are going to fix it.There is also a knock in the rear end, the A/C is not as cool as it should, when I store my sat radio after unplugging I have to restart the car because the CD and radio will not power up and the car has many blind spots. Aside from that the car is great but I hope this generation will not show examples of turning into a Ford. Replies to this message: rockytee (Apr 04, 2007 5:22 am) KarenS (Apr 04, 2007 7:48 am)
#75 of 221 suspension probs too by riproy Mar 26, 2007 (7:15 am)
At the end of November at about 6000 km, we had had enough of the very loud suspension noise in cold weather and took our 5 into Mazda. They replaced the bushings on the suspension at all four wheels and it was great for a while, even in < -20C weather. However, eventually it did return though not as harsh as the first time. In February at about 10000 km i took a Mazda service person out for a quick ride. Speed bumps made it abundantly clear that there was still an unacceptable problem, both front and back. The technician refered to it as a 'dry squeak'. I mentioned the service bulletin from Mazda regarding squeaking suspension, and he said that our vehicle was produced after Jan 27, 2006, and therefore had the upgraded parts already. After a week he got back to me and said after communicating with Mazda Canada with no answers, they would go ahead and replace the lower arms of the front suspension (L & R) and the bushings on the rear stabilizer bar. This was on March 9, 2007. The problem was not solved. Whenever the temperature drops below 0 C the problem is present over moderate imperfections in the road surface. The dealer said they would take this problem to Mazda Canada. I did too. Ten days ago i contacted Mazda Canada to open a case file and they have been in touch to say they are aware of the problem but currently there is no fix for it. They are reportedly working on a fix, and we will be informed through our dealership when a soluction has been found. This is not the response that i had wanted, but we have little choice at the moment other than to wait. My wife is afraid they will make us wait until our warranty expires. Now with the temps warming, i doubt that this is a top priority for drivers for another 8 or 9 months. If others have this suspension issue, i encourage you all to take the issue up the ladder. Judging from posts in this and other M5 forums, i am not alone.
#76 of 221 Re: Mazda 5 suspension [bassman1234] by rockytee Apr 04, 2007 (5:22 am)
Replying to: bassman1234 (Mar 24, 2007 5:51 pm) Just curious....how can your posting #74 be March 24, whereas earlier postings #72 was dated March 29 Is there something wrong with the Host computer? Replies to this message: KarenS (Apr 04, 2007 7:48 am)
#77 of 221 Re: Mazda 5 suspension [rockytee] by KarenS HOST Apr 04, 2007 (7:48 am)
Replying to: rockytee (Apr 04, 2007 5:22 am) I believe bassman1234's post was originally created as a separate discussion. The host moved it here so it would get more exposure.
#78 of 221 Mazda 5 suspension by trishr1 Apr 27, 2007 (5:03 pm)
The good news is: The lower control arms have been replaced and the bushings. The maybe news is: I won't know if the cruching noise is gone for good till the winter. The bad news is: now I have inherited a new problem - the car pulls to the left when applying the brakes. It is a front end issue and perhaps no wheel alignment was done post lower arm control installation, or when they installed the lower control arms the did something to the brakes and the callipers need to be adjusted. I would be interested to hear from anyone else who has had any other problems since having their fix applied (related to the TSB). Thanks Replies to this message: raceymom (Aug 07, 2007 9:36 am)
#79 of 221 Re: another one [asimakos] by petesmazda5 May 06, 2007 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: asimakos (Mar 22, 2007 8:00 am) I had the swaying over small bumps and turns out the left rear shock had leaked all over my driveway (which I blamed the renovators and their truck). My bushings also were replaced but now we're into spring/summer and I'll have to wait until the end of the year to see if that solved the creaking when cold. Also get the hiccup sometimes but dealer cannot recreate so have to wait and see. Does anyone get a creaking from the front windshield when cold? Almost like the frame is flexing around the window? Replies to this message: winnieking (May 07, 2007 2:05 pm)
#80 of 221 Re: another one [petesmazda5] by winnieking May 07, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: petesmazda5 (May 06, 2007 6:32 pm) I used to get a clicking with any slight bump in the road. It seemed to come from the center of the windshield where it meets the dash. Brought it in and the service tech told me he replaced some type of c-clip at the front left brake caliper. The clicking sound is gone. I had the hiccup and the dealer re-flashed the computer. Has not hiccuped since, but still has rough idle 60% of the time. Anybody else dealing with the rough idle?
#81 of 221 Re: Mazda 5 suspension [trishr1] by raceymom Aug 07, 2007 (9:36 am)
Replying to: trishr1 (Apr 27, 2007 5:03 pm) I live in California and have had the same noises and problems with no freezing weather on my 2006 Mazda5. I had to have all the shocks replaced and the front end swing arm, all covered by warranty. I have 17,000 miles on the car and it now needs new tires (4/32 left). I think this is due to all the suspension problems and Mazda agrees and are buying me new tires. There are a lot of problems with this car but I have to say, every one of them have been covered by Mazda as a warranty item.
#82 of 221 Mazda5 bottoming out by sofienyc Aug 12, 2007 (6:20 pm)
I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this problem: I have four young sons, an 8 yo, twins that are 6 and a two year old of all quite normal size. The problem with our new Mazda5 is that it just bottoms out all the time. I weigh 150 and my wife about 115 total weight of the boys another 150. I would think that since this is a minivan that this would not be a problem. I only have 1600 miles on it and though I live in NYC with lots of potholes, driving like I have a cargo of loose eggs is not an option. Anyone have a suggestion? Air springs? Also, any idea about a bit more power...I got the 5sp to compensate the small engine but more hp would help dodging taxis. Also anyone upgade speakers yet? Thanks for your kind suggestions...

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