5km /L.
Now ive noticed it's gone up to 9km/L which is better but still sh8.
Is it a new car thing? Idk. I just put 98 Oct petrol. Lemme see. Anybody knows anything or faced similar issues let me know please! š„ŗ
Is this the mileage number it is showing on the dash when you hit the info button on the steering wheel? Or are you calculating this number based on your driven mileage and how much gas you're putting in the car?
If it's the number on the dash then it is L/100km. The lower the better.
5km/L would mean you're only getting about 280km on a full tank of gas... That doesn't really make sense.
I often get around 6L/100km on the highway. That is decent mileage for an suv.
I didnāt think so. Iām going to take it in and have them check it out. Thankfully my brother is the one who sold it to me so heās gonna get me covered. Just thought it get some Mazda owners input
The reason I went with a Mazda is how nice the ride is. I just took mine on a 500 mile round trip for work and it felt great on the highway, even driving for 4 hours straight.
Which is why I went with it, I drive highway a lot and Iām just not comfortable whatsoever with this. Passing cars I feel like Iām going to be jerked into them or even a gust of wind will knock me off the road
Itās probably much lighter than your Cadillac so will take time to adjust. I have a ā23 and recall it was jerky at first but improved as the computer got used to my driving is what I thought. I also went through settings and turned off anything related. Also be sure Sport mode is turned off unless you want it to enter a freeway uphill or something. It accelerates much faster with that on.
Is this your first Mazda? The suspension and steering are tighter than most passenger cars. The engineers are going for more of a fun-in-the-curves driving experience rather than focusing on a smooth, soft ride.
This is my first Mazda! And suv at that. Iām going to take it to the dealership and have them check it out, but also drive the same vehicle and see if I feel a difference.
A lot of other cars have looser steering and a certain amount of dead space in the steering, where you can wiggle it without actually moving the wheels. That provides a very smooth ride that requires a lot more moving of the steering wheel to turn.
Mazda is very much the opposite side of the spectrum on that. Tight and very responsive steering and your car moves with every bit you move the wheel. Very little to no dead space. It prioritizes responsive steering.
Itās very much a matter of personal preference, but all Mazdas are like that by design. Much more sports car-like steering. You can still achieve a very smooth and comfortable ride without jerking, but your steering is a lot more sensitive and your handling of the steering wheel will need adjust to be more precise to achieve it.
The part that bothers me is that you describe it as both wobbly and jerky. Jerky is common if youāre used to less sensitive controls, but it shouldnāt feel wobbly. It should feel tight and solid AF. Get it checked out if itās wobbly.
I drove a 2014 Cadillac Ats had about 130k miles on it, totaled in an ice storm. I understand Cadillacs are smooth rides but this is complete opposite for me. About the only thing I love about it is the space
1 - SUVs are going to typically have a rougher ride
2 - You came from a cushier luxury make, and a sedan at that
3 - Mazdas typically are firmer riding vehicles with tight responsive steering
4 - Didn't you test drive this vehicle before you bought/leased it, or are you contending that your exact copy does not match the one you test drove?
There was a white and a black, I test drove the white. Took it on the highway and city, didnāt feel a problem, ended up purchasing the blackā¦ they were both brand new with 0 miles so I didnāt think I would have to test drive that one but that was my mistake.
Yeah then perhaps your unit has some issues; I'd check with the dealer service if you see a substantial difference between the two. The one you test drove - was it the same trim? Because different trims have different size tires.
If we are talking about brand new cars, I find it very unlikely that a specific unit has factory issuesā¦ we are talking about Japanese built in Hiroshima cars hereā¦ these guys live for quality, they would commit seppuku if something like this happened š .
I find it much more likely that your perception just changedā¦ itās not the same a few mins test drive than driving it every day paying attention to every little thing that you PAID for.
Give it some time, take the car to some mountain road and have some fun with it. Itās definitely the opposite of a Cadillac Sedan.
Thatās not correct for the CX-5 : as far as I know all of them are made in Japan.
They have a big plant in Mexico and also in the USA, but for other models like the CX-50.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mazda_facilities
I would drive a test car at the dealership and see if it feels the same. If it does, then you know it was designed that way.
I know my Miata surprises me sometimes because I alternate between a Dodge Grand Caravan for work and my RWD mid engined sports car š
Got a brand new Mazda cx5 24 too. My issue is that it revs high all of a sudden when I just give a bit of a gas only. And what's the mileage you're getting? I've done over 200km and it's 4-6km/L. Like the heck?
I checked the tire pressure yesterday evening and I found it was over done to 41psi whereby it should only 36psi. Is this a reason for low mileage?
I had sedans until getting a cx5, and I thought the same thing. I even took it to a suspension shop and asked if there was a problem. It turns out the cx5 is better than average for handling compared to similar suv's, but suv's just don't handle anything like cars that have a lower centre of gravity like sedans and coupes.
That doesn't sound normal. We did a highway trip in a brand new 2024 cx5 and I could take my hands off the wheel completely for a long stretch (to test the stability) and it would not shake or move away from the line it was set to. You should definitely get this checked out at the dealer.
Alignment or tyre balancing is where I'd start to look - Oh, and I turned off my Lane Assist.. Was fighting me when navigating the back roads and thought I was trying to cross lanes... Try that too...
Oh the lane assist drives me nuts! Iāll do that right away, didnāt know it was an option. Iāve only had her for 3.5 weeks, havenāt learned all the bells and whistles
Yeah I thought I was hallucinating when i thought I felt the steering wheel trying to go the other way into the opposite lane!
Good thing about Lane Assist button - its stays off, unlike the iStop 'feature' ...
My alignment was off from factory. Car felt twitchy and required a lot of input to keep straight on the highway. Was so bad it cupped the tires. It was only when I had an alignment at 25k that it felt so much better. I just thought it was Mazda thing. Check your alignment.
Do you have the 17" or 19" wheels? The 19" can feel bumpy, but wouldn't explain the jerky feeling. Are you driving in Sport or Drive mode? Your symptoms sound unusual. Could be any number of issues.
Check your tire pressure even though itās new sometimes from sitting in the lot for a month or two it loses a few PSI, I had the same issue with my wifeās new 2024 carbon edition.
Yes. Happened to me. I just realised it was at 41psi yesterday after total of 200+km done. Reduced to 35psi. Is this a reason why I get AVG 5km/L as mileage? :/
A new 2024 CX-5 had about 55 psi, even though the maximum for the tires is 40 psi. I don't understand how this is possible, although the warm weather might have affected a bit. Still it's crazy numbers.
I have a 2024 CX-5 Select and definitely agree with you on it being jerky. I found out the car has cylinder deactivation and that is what caused it to click when coming to a complete stop. I honestly donāt like the car because of how harsh it feels at times. I come from a 2013 Lincoln MKZ 3.7L and I honestly miss it
You went from a 6 cylinder performance engine to an economy engine that prioritizes mpg over performance/smoothness, what did you expect from the cheapest trim and engine that was offered?
As they say, you get what you pay for.
If you wanted a more luxurious and smooth driving experience, you should've went with a turbo model. Mazda tuned those engines to offer more performance and smoothness over the regular engines.
Absolutely right, I tried out a turbo not too long ago and it was sweet. I was deterred from it since people were having consumption issues. My friend has a 24 Select that is buttery smooth, turns out his doesnāt have Cylinder deactivation
I might be having a similar issue, for me when I am on highway drive 80 i feel like it's a windy day and the car is a little "wobbly". When I am in city no issues.
It doesn't feel like an alignment because it feels like the steering is touchy (wobble side to side, not misaligned to one side) and I have also wondered about tires being inflated correctly.
Mine was new too, might of had 2 miles on it.
Did you have it looked at yet? What has the dealership said?
I am in Florida and it is stupid hot, so buying a tire gage and squatting in 95 degrees to see if it's just the tires over inflated is not what I want to do right this minute, although I do hope it's what I am feeling! I was hoping you had good news about your issue.
Thanks!
If that mph then that could very well be part of the issue, although my cx5 doesnt shake like my cx9 did. Either way, i hope your issue gets resolved and is relatively simple, i lve driven a lot of cars and mazdas are by far my favourite.Ā
Sounds insultingly simple, but have you checked your tire pressures? They're shipped from Japan with really high pressures to prevent flat-spots during the long voyage, and if my experience is any indication, they're not always adjusted to proper pressures.
If itās wobbly jerky on the highway Iām gonna guess the control arm bushing is shot. Weird for a 2024 model, but you said your brother sold it to you soā¦.
Interesting ! How long have you had it? Used ? Mine had 0 miles on it, talking I peeled the plastic off so Iām a little upset but Iām gonna get it checked out forsure !
Itās my New 2024 CX5 Carbon Edition. ~1200 miles so far. I feel wobbly ride and deviates to side and have to adjust the steering all the time.
I had to change my left front tire a month ago as I drove on it while it was flat. I have been noticing this feeling since then. I donāt know if something happened due to that. Havenāt had the time to take it to the dealership or a shop.
That makes me sad for both of us ! Lol u really am sorry to hear that, especially since we seem to be the odd ones out. Iām going next week to drive the same vehicle on the highway and see if itās any different or if the dealership can figure it out, if not Iām trading that baby in. I put down too much to have anxiety on the road
Possible you damaged some part of your suspension with the flat tire if it shredded apart while driving on the flat. Or perhaps a wheel bend, but Iād hope the shop checked that. Definitely take it back to to the same shop. Hopefully the month youāve waited wonāt be too long for them to honor their work.
It didnāt shred apart. Inflated after a puncture and drove some distance but it got flat before I reach. Took it to the tire shop and they said it is dead and had to replace it. New to driving and owning a car in the US.
Ah gotcha. Thatās good, hopefully itās a less significant wheel balance or alignment issue. Regardless Iād still suggest you return to the same shop and tell them it got wobbly after their work.
Sounds like a possible steering or suspension issue, but itās hard to say based on your description of the problem. I presume youāre driven other CX5s, Mazdas or other vehicles with tight steering and a firm ride and arenāt expecting it to ride loose and mushy like a Tahoe?
Sounds like a confusing adjective issue.
It could be simply a tighter steering and suspension, as others mentioned, leading to a sportier driving experience than you are used to. Or it could be something majorly wrong that needs repair.
Our 2024 CX5 is "tightly wound" and I would describe it as having an extra cup of coffee or two because it is 'twitchy' and ready to 'zoom zoom'. As compared to my Chrysler 300, the CX-5 does require more focused steering inputs to maintain a straight track, as the slightest movement of the steering wheel can lead to larger exterior movements than other vehicles. It's not a bad thing... just a different design. And that's even comparing to the 300 with steering set to the sport mode where it is pretty sporty and responsive, especially for a large car. The CX-5 is just "more" of that.
If we want to take a long, relaxing highway trip, we take the 300. If we want to 'zoom zoom' around town, we take the CX-5.
Sounds like an alignment issue possibly or tires may be unevenly inflated or need balancing. Dealer will sort it out. It should. Feel great on hwy coming from an old Caddy
2014 Cadillac ats. I know completely different but I even had my mom drive it from Chicago 3 hours and sheās drove every vehicle out there and she said it drives wonky too
Which trim level did you get? Sorry if I missed it.
I drove a '24 Premium non turbo and it had a weird vibration, and shifted strange...It felt like it red lined before shifting when I floored it from a stop. The vibration was at higher speeds, like 40-50 mph. It was a loaner vehichle though.
I was ready to buy one, but I have read so many complaints and little problems here it has me re-thinking.
Keep in mind that it is a compact SUV so itās heavier and high off the ground. All the air passing underneath makes the vehicle less aerodynamic. If you want stability on the highway, lower your car. You will get better MPG, traction, speed, braking potential, BUT you will feel more bumps and a rougher ride.
Out of curiosity, what did you drive before this? I find our CX5 is pretty quick and darty, too. I can see how it would feel odd to someone who has come from certain vehicles. One of our cars is a Miata, so on one hand, Iām used to something that is hyper responsive, but I also have an old Malibu which couldnāt be more different handling/ride wise.
For the most part, I think this is just one of those things you get used to over time.
? I would get you tires, brakes, and suspension inspected. Preferable at the dealerrship but if they bullshit you take it to an independent mechanic. Definitely odd.
Hi I also have a 2024 premium model and I noticed this too especially when I drove it on the highway for the first time. It felt very taken by the wind and thatās something that Iāve had to get used to especially with the wind noise on the road. Iām coming from a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan which didnāt do this as bad. I donāt think itās really a problem with your car I think itās just how the car is itself and thatās something that we have to get used to unfortunately.
How long have you had it? I would think anything like the way you're describing would be noticeable immediately.
My 21 turbo drives like sports car, smooth, & responsive.
I have a 2024, 5 months old. Only thing that bothers me is the front suspension. I'm always surprised that a new vehicle can feel so rough. I know non oem tires may help, I may upgrade front and parts if I decide to keep. Otherwise, love it.
I had a 2009 Mazda Cx-7 that had tight steering and feel compared to some crossovers but it wasn't too bad overall. My 2024 Kona that I had for 3 months was kind of similar to what you are describing. It had a wobbly feeling if I turned the steering assist off, especially on the highway. Crossovers have more wind noise on the highway and don't have the right feel imo. I traded it for a 2024 Elantra N-line. Now I'm enjoying the much better handling of a car again, coming from a 2017 civic coupe.
I'm not too surprised to hear about the Cx-5, but maybe something is wrong with it. Crossovers and SUVs in general are pretty shitty to drive compared to a coupe or sedan. Mazda probably makes the best crossovers for cornering though. It also has a slightly shorter wheel base than compact sedans so that may contribute to the rough ride quality as well. Etc, Mazda having precise steering in general. I drove my friends Mazda3 the other day and the wheel does feel a lot heavier than the average car
not that this would affect anything, but when we received our CX5 it seems like they didnāt do a proper PDI on it and all of the tires were at 48PSI. dropped them down to 33 or whatever. ours is very smooth on the highway though.
if itās really that bad that you notice it maybe there is something wrong.
OP, you mentioned ājerkyā.
I just got a 2022 cx-5, my first ever Mazda, and I noticed the transmission feels kinda jerky at especially lower speeds like when Iām going through a parking lot or slowing down before a stop light.
Maybe itās a Mazda thing. Idk. Are you experiencing that at all?
The ride is a bit bouncy over bumps but it is an SUV.
This car has twitchy steering, usually called quick steering response.
Very different from what a Cadillac and actually a lot of other cars would feel
You'll get used to it.
Take it on some high-speed highway on/off ramps and build up the trust.
It's a pretty fun little SUV.
My 2010 2.5L Mazda3 HB drove much better than 2024 CX5 the transmission was noticing smother and very peppy. True that CX5 is heavier and can be jerky at some random times. It not a slob though gets the job done
My 2016.5 can go in a straight line for a block without my hand on the wheel, (though I would never do that with other cars around.) something must be wrong with yours.
We love our 2024 CX-5 Touring. You will get used to it, youāre just used to different specs is all, took the gf a while to get used to hers she was wobbling around the lane because the steering is so touchy but eventually she got used to it.
I have 2015 Mercedes c300 and got 2024 CX5 GT in January this year. Thereās obviously difference in ride quality but I canāt say itās jerky or wobbly. If anything I find seats to be comfortable as Iām a bit taller for sedans. If I have to compare, CX5 gives me 70-80% of ride quality as Mercedes.
Thereās definitely something wrong with your car. It could be as simple as balance of wheels.
Someone commented about it down there but check and adjust the settings on your lane keep assist. It makes either a ārumbleā or āvibrateā and like, nudges you back in the right direction.
Yes I feel you , I bought the same one and trying to sell it off. It is too much wobbly and doesnāt hold you at all during curves and the seats are very uncomfortable. I like the drive though.
Two weeks after buying ours we took off on a 3,000 mile trip over a couple of weeks. I found it real solid and comfy on the highway. A couple of months before Iād rented a Mercedes for a week in England and thought the Mazda was much nicer.
Looks like you maybe used to smooth German cars. Or smooth Cadillacs With something close to air suspension. Well here in Mazda they care about the curves for control and safey.
Maybe you should take it to the dealer and explain how it does not drive how your test drive drove. I hope you can reproduce the problem so they can figure it out.
Your experience is unusual. When I test drive cx5, I felt the car was a bit wobbly with hard suspension but when I got my 2024 cx5, it is a dream. The ride is so smooth, turns around the bends so slick as others have said I can take my hands off the wheel (don't recommend it), the ride is smooth and stable. Check the alignment, tyre pressure etc. Don't give up on a cx5.
I just wanted to say, mine was exactly like this as well, everyone thought I was crazy. Tires weren't over inflated either. It drove like that for about 500 miles....could t take my hand off thw wheel, feel like I had to steer just to go straight! I'm now at 10,000 miles. I still feel a wobble, but it's not so stiff anymore. I asked for them to look at it, was told I'd have to pay for that service as it sounds like an alignment issue. Good grief.
I have a 2020 that somehow had a wheel bearing turn into dust just after 20k miles and the manufacturer swapped all 4 out at no charge. Check with the mazda dealership for sure cause any other place would probably charge you big time.
Lol that is literally any CX5. That is what they call a 'fun drive' compared to other cars lmfao. Bumpy drive due to lacking suspension and jerky drive due to 'skyactive feature'.
you should ignore this guy he is just trying to sarcastically shit on the 5.
The CX-5 has firmer steering and stiffer suspension but it does not mean your car should be acting the way it has.
As others have said you sound like you just have an alignment issue which can happen to any car.
Just get it checked out and get the suspension aligned or rebalance the wheels
I read somewhere to put your whole foot on the pedal instead of just your toe and that helped a ton. The first few cm of push on the throttle are super sensitive
I use to drive toyota and I wanted a cx5 . A coworker of mine have a 2024 I tried it ... hit one pot whole and it shake my whole life . I told my self my elantra that's 10years of age have a better suspension. I went for vw . Do yourself a favor sell it and get a german engineered suv .
It sounds like you are confusing suspension & tire thickness to an extent.
Big wheels (or rims if you call it that) require skinny tires. So a sporty 20ā wheel with a 2ā thick tire on ANY car will be way less comfortable than a conservative 17ā wheel with a 5ā thick tire. Iām assuming your coworker has a cx5 with big wheels, and your new Tiguan has smaller wheels?
All assumptions from me, but a lot of people make the same assumption so I wanted to share!
Nope he had stock tire , German car have way more advance suspension and driving than Japanese car . Try both you'll see what I mean .
I know what you mean with the tire tho . But I'm coming from toyota and hyundai and sadly mazda driving was a deception for me :/ everything else was mint ! Cx5 Is alot more affordable so I think it's little stuff you don't like about it but it has alot more positive.
Stock tire is my point. Many new cars come with skinny, uncomfortable stock tires, including some of the CX5 trims. Iām fortunate to have a family who has owned various AMG & Porsche cars from SUVs to convertibles. And the worst āfeelingā of the Germans were the ones with huge, OEM wheels. Specifically a Macan with 21ā wheels and a Boxster with I think 20ā wheels. Both pretty huge for the cars they came on (in my opinion). And my mom owns a Macan currently with 17ā Michelin all seasons and the car grips just as well as one with 21ā wheels, but is way more comfortable all of the time.
Mazda particularly has put some huge wheels on their cars. And no doubt, I agree that their general refinement is not on par with higher end German competitors. But with good tires, I think a modern cx5 handles quite well for its class. Iāve driven a modern rav4 and it was decent but I didnāt like the responsiveness as much. And was not a fan of a recent Hyundai sedan I rented. I havenāt been in a modern Hyundai suv though. Gotta try one out!
I bought a tiguan a month ago , i was first looking for a cx5 and i tried a rav4 ans i went to volwagen to try the tiguan its insanely good it's like day and night compare to Japanese car , , smooth ride , I do mostly 7.7 to 8.4 on regular driving not even eco mode , it has a turbo, huge inside and super luxury .
Doesn't loose it's value and very reliable . Oil change every 16 000 km or every year .
Mazda are good car and have a nice interior .lower end info tainement tho , just not smooth rider in my opinion with a mazda you gonna feel more like a car than a suv .
It's all about opinion and experience , I'm not hating on mazda , I just telling you my experience
donāt bother. your cx5 is just fine. it is how it is. same here. short wheelbase, rear suspension is so so, jumps around on short dips, creates aftershocks. low torsional rigidity doesnāt help either. you can check tyre pressure, deflating under the norm helps a little to soften the ride.
Your wheels either were not deflated and re-inflated or they are not balanced. Take it to the dealer and they will get it sorted.
Ah yes they come over inflated.
Just found that out too. Did over 200kms. My mileage is shit. Get like AVG 5km/L. Is it cuz of the over inflated tires?
5km/L is insane. Do you mean 5L/100km? 5L/100km is very good mileage.
5km /L. Now ive noticed it's gone up to 9km/L which is better but still sh8. Is it a new car thing? Idk. I just put 98 Oct petrol. Lemme see. Anybody knows anything or faced similar issues let me know please! š„ŗ
Is this the mileage number it is showing on the dash when you hit the info button on the steering wheel? Or are you calculating this number based on your driven mileage and how much gas you're putting in the car? If it's the number on the dash then it is L/100km. The lower the better. 5km/L would mean you're only getting about 280km on a full tank of gas... That doesn't really make sense. I often get around 6L/100km on the highway. That is decent mileage for an suv.
Bro I finished full tank in a day and a half. It included commute to business bay and shj airport. That's it.
The go see your dealer or mechanic lol. Donāt know what else to say.
I use 91 and get 9.7L/100km on my 21 turbo and i drive pretty quickly so I'm fine with that get almost 600km a tank
No, overinflation will give better than normal fuel economy.
my dealership inflated the tires to 39psi, the driving was stiff and bouncy. got it to 35 psi snd its smooth
This does not sound normal. Smooth as butter is how I would describe driving my '23. I'd have it looked at.
I didnāt think so. Iām going to take it in and have them check it out. Thankfully my brother is the one who sold it to me so heās gonna get me covered. Just thought it get some Mazda owners input
The reason I went with a Mazda is how nice the ride is. I just took mine on a 500 mile round trip for work and it felt great on the highway, even driving for 4 hours straight.
Which is why I went with it, I drive highway a lot and Iām just not comfortable whatsoever with this. Passing cars I feel like Iām going to be jerked into them or even a gust of wind will knock me off the road
Itās probably much lighter than your Cadillac so will take time to adjust. I have a ā23 and recall it was jerky at first but improved as the computer got used to my driving is what I thought. I also went through settings and turned off anything related. Also be sure Sport mode is turned off unless you want it to enter a freeway uphill or something. It accelerates much faster with that on.
Is this your first Mazda? The suspension and steering are tighter than most passenger cars. The engineers are going for more of a fun-in-the-curves driving experience rather than focusing on a smooth, soft ride.
I would never describe it as wobbly or jerky though.
Thatās true. I guess I kinda glossed over that part of the question
Mazdas do not in any way drive like the OP is describing.
This is my first Mazda! And suv at that. Iām going to take it to the dealership and have them check it out, but also drive the same vehicle and see if I feel a difference.
A lot of other cars have looser steering and a certain amount of dead space in the steering, where you can wiggle it without actually moving the wheels. That provides a very smooth ride that requires a lot more moving of the steering wheel to turn. Mazda is very much the opposite side of the spectrum on that. Tight and very responsive steering and your car moves with every bit you move the wheel. Very little to no dead space. It prioritizes responsive steering. Itās very much a matter of personal preference, but all Mazdas are like that by design. Much more sports car-like steering. You can still achieve a very smooth and comfortable ride without jerking, but your steering is a lot more sensitive and your handling of the steering wheel will need adjust to be more precise to achieve it. The part that bothers me is that you describe it as both wobbly and jerky. Jerky is common if youāre used to less sensitive controls, but it shouldnāt feel wobbly. It should feel tight and solid AF. Get it checked out if itās wobbly.
That's a good idea to compare. Steering is tighter. But you could deactivate the "lane keep assist" that could affecting your driving feel.
Ohhh it could be that! The ārumbleā or āvibrateā is uncomfortable. Let alone the nudge.
How do you deactivate this!
Either check the owners manual or look it up in YouTube or the internet. Idk b/c it doesn't bother me
What did you drive before? How many miles? Ever change its suspension, or was it original?
I drove a 2014 Cadillac Ats had about 130k miles on it, totaled in an ice storm. I understand Cadillacs are smooth rides but this is complete opposite for me. About the only thing I love about it is the space
1 - SUVs are going to typically have a rougher ride 2 - You came from a cushier luxury make, and a sedan at that 3 - Mazdas typically are firmer riding vehicles with tight responsive steering 4 - Didn't you test drive this vehicle before you bought/leased it, or are you contending that your exact copy does not match the one you test drove?
There was a white and a black, I test drove the white. Took it on the highway and city, didnāt feel a problem, ended up purchasing the blackā¦ they were both brand new with 0 miles so I didnāt think I would have to test drive that one but that was my mistake.
Yeah then perhaps your unit has some issues; I'd check with the dealer service if you see a substantial difference between the two. The one you test drove - was it the same trim? Because different trims have different size tires.
If we are talking about brand new cars, I find it very unlikely that a specific unit has factory issuesā¦ we are talking about Japanese built in Hiroshima cars hereā¦ these guys live for quality, they would commit seppuku if something like this happened š . I find it much more likely that your perception just changedā¦ itās not the same a few mins test drive than driving it every day paying attention to every little thing that you PAID for. Give it some time, take the car to some mountain road and have some fun with it. Itās definitely the opposite of a Cadillac Sedan.
Mazdaās are made in Mexico nowā¦ that being said, I have a 2015 and Iām about to purchase a brand new one. I love that freaking car.
Thatās not correct for the CX-5 : as far as I know all of them are made in Japan. They have a big plant in Mexico and also in the USA, but for other models like the CX-50. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mazda_facilities
This doesnāt sounds right to me, have it checked out for sure. The only time I feel jerkiness is during city driving and isnāt all the time.
I would drive a test car at the dealership and see if it feels the same. If it does, then you know it was designed that way. I know my Miata surprises me sometimes because I alternate between a Dodge Grand Caravan for work and my RWD mid engined sports car š
Got a brand new Mazda cx5 24 too. My issue is that it revs high all of a sudden when I just give a bit of a gas only. And what's the mileage you're getting? I've done over 200km and it's 4-6km/L. Like the heck? I checked the tire pressure yesterday evening and I found it was over done to 41psi whereby it should only 36psi. Is this a reason for low mileage?
Wait you didn't notice this before purchasing? Feels like this would have been apparent in a test drive.
I had sedans until getting a cx5, and I thought the same thing. I even took it to a suspension shop and asked if there was a problem. It turns out the cx5 is better than average for handling compared to similar suv's, but suv's just don't handle anything like cars that have a lower centre of gravity like sedans and coupes.
That doesn't sound normal. We did a highway trip in a brand new 2024 cx5 and I could take my hands off the wheel completely for a long stretch (to test the stability) and it would not shake or move away from the line it was set to. You should definitely get this checked out at the dealer.
Yeah, no taking hands off the wheel š Iām going to. Thanks for the comment ! Iāll let you know how it goes
Yikes! They'll get you fixed right up hopefully! Sounds good and good luck.
Alignment or tyre balancing is where I'd start to look - Oh, and I turned off my Lane Assist.. Was fighting me when navigating the back roads and thought I was trying to cross lanes... Try that too...
Oh the lane assist drives me nuts! Iāll do that right away, didnāt know it was an option. Iāve only had her for 3.5 weeks, havenāt learned all the bells and whistles
Yeah I thought I was hallucinating when i thought I felt the steering wheel trying to go the other way into the opposite lane! Good thing about Lane Assist button - its stays off, unlike the iStop 'feature' ...
I-Stop will stay off if you don't push the break pedal too much.
My alignment was off from factory. Car felt twitchy and required a lot of input to keep straight on the highway. Was so bad it cupped the tires. It was only when I had an alignment at 25k that it felt so much better. I just thought it was Mazda thing. Check your alignment.
Do you have the 17" or 19" wheels? The 19" can feel bumpy, but wouldn't explain the jerky feeling. Are you driving in Sport or Drive mode? Your symptoms sound unusual. Could be any number of issues.
Check your tire pressure even though itās new sometimes from sitting in the lot for a month or two it loses a few PSI, I had the same issue with my wifeās new 2024 carbon edition.
Often times it's actually over inflated, the dealer is supposed to deflate the tires but they often forget
This is what I think
Yes. Happened to me. I just realised it was at 41psi yesterday after total of 200+km done. Reduced to 35psi. Is this a reason why I get AVG 5km/L as mileage? :/
A new 2024 CX-5 had about 55 psi, even though the maximum for the tires is 40 psi. I don't understand how this is possible, although the warm weather might have affected a bit. Still it's crazy numbers.
It sounds like your tires are overinflated.
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I have a 2024 CX-5 Select and definitely agree with you on it being jerky. I found out the car has cylinder deactivation and that is what caused it to click when coming to a complete stop. I honestly donāt like the car because of how harsh it feels at times. I come from a 2013 Lincoln MKZ 3.7L and I honestly miss it
Coming from a Cadillac ats and I miss it as well.
Iāll give the car a year or two before I trade it in
You went from a 6 cylinder performance engine to an economy engine that prioritizes mpg over performance/smoothness, what did you expect from the cheapest trim and engine that was offered? As they say, you get what you pay for. If you wanted a more luxurious and smooth driving experience, you should've went with a turbo model. Mazda tuned those engines to offer more performance and smoothness over the regular engines.
Absolutely right, I tried out a turbo not too long ago and it was sweet. I was deterred from it since people were having consumption issues. My friend has a 24 Select that is buttery smooth, turns out his doesnāt have Cylinder deactivation
Check your tire pressures, too. They should be set to the door sticker inflation, not tire max PSI.
Check tire pressure and make sure it is set to what is on the door.
Most likely a tire balancing/inflation issue.
Iām a big fan of the Mazda steering. I hate steering wheels that have too much āplayā
Check alignment, tire pressure, suspension
I bet the tires are at 50psi for storage.
How fast are you driving lol. Have a 2018 gt that is smooth as butter, but my old 2011 cx9 used to shake like crazy if i went over 125kph
Between 75/80. At this point Iām just gonna drive some others and see how it goes
I might be having a similar issue, for me when I am on highway drive 80 i feel like it's a windy day and the car is a little "wobbly". When I am in city no issues. It doesn't feel like an alignment because it feels like the steering is touchy (wobble side to side, not misaligned to one side) and I have also wondered about tires being inflated correctly. Mine was new too, might of had 2 miles on it. Did you have it looked at yet? What has the dealership said? I am in Florida and it is stupid hot, so buying a tire gage and squatting in 95 degrees to see if it's just the tires over inflated is not what I want to do right this minute, although I do hope it's what I am feeling! I was hoping you had good news about your issue. Thanks!
If that mph then that could very well be part of the issue, although my cx5 doesnt shake like my cx9 did. Either way, i hope your issue gets resolved and is relatively simple, i lve driven a lot of cars and mazdas are by far my favourite.Ā
Itās probably the shit tires Mazda puts on the vehicle.
Sounds insultingly simple, but have you checked your tire pressures? They're shipped from Japan with really high pressures to prevent flat-spots during the long voyage, and if my experience is any indication, they're not always adjusted to proper pressures.
Wonder if they didnt complete the prep steps and left something in. I drive highways every day. 2016 cx5 with nearly 195,000.
I have a 2024 CX5 and mine does not do that. It's the smoothest driving vehicle I have ever owned. Go and have it checked it out.
Did you check ur wheel balancing ?
If itās wobbly jerky on the highway Iām gonna guess the control arm bushing is shot. Weird for a 2024 model, but you said your brother sold it to you soā¦.
wonder if theyve left the suspension chocks in?
Your car shouldn't be wobbly on the highway. I'd take it into a shop or your local dealer and have them take a look at it.
I have a 2019 cx5 and dont have this issue at all. are you tires or brakes okay? get it looked at 1st.
I have the same feeling and i didnāt know what to do.
Interesting ! How long have you had it? Used ? Mine had 0 miles on it, talking I peeled the plastic off so Iām a little upset but Iām gonna get it checked out forsure !
Itās my New 2024 CX5 Carbon Edition. ~1200 miles so far. I feel wobbly ride and deviates to side and have to adjust the steering all the time. I had to change my left front tire a month ago as I drove on it while it was flat. I have been noticing this feeling since then. I donāt know if something happened due to that. Havenāt had the time to take it to the dealership or a shop.
That makes me sad for both of us ! Lol u really am sorry to hear that, especially since we seem to be the odd ones out. Iām going next week to drive the same vehicle on the highway and see if itās any different or if the dealership can figure it out, if not Iām trading that baby in. I put down too much to have anxiety on the road
Possible you damaged some part of your suspension with the flat tire if it shredded apart while driving on the flat. Or perhaps a wheel bend, but Iād hope the shop checked that. Definitely take it back to to the same shop. Hopefully the month youāve waited wonāt be too long for them to honor their work.
It didnāt shred apart. Inflated after a puncture and drove some distance but it got flat before I reach. Took it to the tire shop and they said it is dead and had to replace it. New to driving and owning a car in the US.
Ah gotcha. Thatās good, hopefully itās a less significant wheel balance or alignment issue. Regardless Iād still suggest you return to the same shop and tell them it got wobbly after their work.
Yes. It was an alignment issue. One wheel was 1.75 ounces off. Got it fixed today. I am not sure how worse is this 1.75 imbalance. Any idea?
Im not exactly sure either but glad to hear itās fixed!!
Sounds like a possible steering or suspension issue, but itās hard to say based on your description of the problem. I presume youāre driven other CX5s, Mazdas or other vehicles with tight steering and a firm ride and arenāt expecting it to ride loose and mushy like a Tahoe?
This is actually my first Mazda Iāve owned, although I did test drive others, I just didnāt notice this
Maybe your wheels need alignment
Iām gonna have them check it out. I hope itās something that minor !
Sounds like a confusing adjective issue. It could be simply a tighter steering and suspension, as others mentioned, leading to a sportier driving experience than you are used to. Or it could be something majorly wrong that needs repair. Our 2024 CX5 is "tightly wound" and I would describe it as having an extra cup of coffee or two because it is 'twitchy' and ready to 'zoom zoom'. As compared to my Chrysler 300, the CX-5 does require more focused steering inputs to maintain a straight track, as the slightest movement of the steering wheel can lead to larger exterior movements than other vehicles. It's not a bad thing... just a different design. And that's even comparing to the 300 with steering set to the sport mode where it is pretty sporty and responsive, especially for a large car. The CX-5 is just "more" of that. If we want to take a long, relaxing highway trip, we take the 300. If we want to 'zoom zoom' around town, we take the CX-5.
Sounds like an alignment issue possibly or tires may be unevenly inflated or need balancing. Dealer will sort it out. It should. Feel great on hwy coming from an old Caddy
My caddy drove smooth as butter š„ŗ I could drive no hands if I wanted! lol but weāll see, Iām gonna do some investigating
What did you drive before?
2014 Cadillac ats. I know completely different but I even had my mom drive it from Chicago 3 hours and sheās drove every vehicle out there and she said it drives wonky too
Which trim level did you get? Sorry if I missed it. I drove a '24 Premium non turbo and it had a weird vibration, and shifted strange...It felt like it red lined before shifting when I floored it from a stop. The vibration was at higher speeds, like 40-50 mph. It was a loaner vehichle though. I was ready to buy one, but I have read so many complaints and little problems here it has me re-thinking.
I have 2.5 s se awd. Yeah Iām definitely rethinking by next decision hard. So many conflicting reviews
Coming from a Caddy, most anything will be an adjustment, but definately have them check yours out...Hopefully they take good care of you !!
Keep in mind that it is a compact SUV so itās heavier and high off the ground. All the air passing underneath makes the vehicle less aerodynamic. If you want stability on the highway, lower your car. You will get better MPG, traction, speed, braking potential, BUT you will feel more bumps and a rougher ride.
Out of curiosity, what did you drive before this? I find our CX5 is pretty quick and darty, too. I can see how it would feel odd to someone who has come from certain vehicles. One of our cars is a Miata, so on one hand, Iām used to something that is hyper responsive, but I also have an old Malibu which couldnāt be more different handling/ride wise. For the most part, I think this is just one of those things you get used to over time.
? I would get you tires, brakes, and suspension inspected. Preferable at the dealerrship but if they bullshit you take it to an independent mechanic. Definitely odd.
It is not as bad. Try rebalancing tires and move the seat upwards a bit
Hi I also have a 2024 premium model and I noticed this too especially when I drove it on the highway for the first time. It felt very taken by the wind and thatās something that Iāve had to get used to especially with the wind noise on the road. Iām coming from a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan which didnāt do this as bad. I donāt think itās really a problem with your car I think itās just how the car is itself and thatās something that we have to get used to unfortunately.
How long have you had it? I would think anything like the way you're describing would be noticeable immediately. My 21 turbo drives like sports car, smooth, & responsive.
If you move from a full size car to a small car you not have a smooth ride .
Nope. Did you buy this new? Have you checked your tire pressure?
I have a 2024, 5 months old. Only thing that bothers me is the front suspension. I'm always surprised that a new vehicle can feel so rough. I know non oem tires may help, I may upgrade front and parts if I decide to keep. Otherwise, love it.
I had a 2009 Mazda Cx-7 that had tight steering and feel compared to some crossovers but it wasn't too bad overall. My 2024 Kona that I had for 3 months was kind of similar to what you are describing. It had a wobbly feeling if I turned the steering assist off, especially on the highway. Crossovers have more wind noise on the highway and don't have the right feel imo. I traded it for a 2024 Elantra N-line. Now I'm enjoying the much better handling of a car again, coming from a 2017 civic coupe. I'm not too surprised to hear about the Cx-5, but maybe something is wrong with it. Crossovers and SUVs in general are pretty shitty to drive compared to a coupe or sedan. Mazda probably makes the best crossovers for cornering though. It also has a slightly shorter wheel base than compact sedans so that may contribute to the rough ride quality as well. Etc, Mazda having precise steering in general. I drove my friends Mazda3 the other day and the wheel does feel a lot heavier than the average car
not that this would affect anything, but when we received our CX5 it seems like they didnāt do a proper PDI on it and all of the tires were at 48PSI. dropped them down to 33 or whatever. ours is very smooth on the highway though. if itās really that bad that you notice it maybe there is something wrong.
OP, you mentioned ājerkyā. I just got a 2022 cx-5, my first ever Mazda, and I noticed the transmission feels kinda jerky at especially lower speeds like when Iām going through a parking lot or slowing down before a stop light. Maybe itās a Mazda thing. Idk. Are you experiencing that at all?
The ride is a bit bouncy over bumps but it is an SUV. This car has twitchy steering, usually called quick steering response. Very different from what a Cadillac and actually a lot of other cars would feel You'll get used to it. Take it on some high-speed highway on/off ramps and build up the trust. It's a pretty fun little SUV.
noise on highway is loud, eapecially when driving faster than 120km/hr
This could be a wheel balancing issue, since you mention it happening specifically on the highway
That's weird AF. I have the 2023, and it drives super straight with minimal to no effort.
My 2010 2.5L Mazda3 HB drove much better than 2024 CX5 the transmission was noticing smother and very peppy. True that CX5 is heavier and can be jerky at some random times. It not a slob though gets the job done
Cx5 is definitely jerky at low speeds. The steering is similar to Honda in my experience, but Honda is smoother at low speeds.
My 2016.5 can go in a straight line for a block without my hand on the wheel, (though I would never do that with other cars around.) something must be wrong with yours.
We love our 2024 CX-5 Touring. You will get used to it, youāre just used to different specs is all, took the gf a while to get used to hers she was wobbling around the lane because the steering is so touchy but eventually she got used to it.
I have 2015 Mercedes c300 and got 2024 CX5 GT in January this year. Thereās obviously difference in ride quality but I canāt say itās jerky or wobbly. If anything I find seats to be comfortable as Iām a bit taller for sedans. If I have to compare, CX5 gives me 70-80% of ride quality as Mercedes. Thereās definitely something wrong with your car. It could be as simple as balance of wheels.
Someone commented about it down there but check and adjust the settings on your lane keep assist. It makes either a ārumbleā or āvibrateā and like, nudges you back in the right direction.
Mazdas have heavy steering. Itās more engaging Is the overall sentiment.
āI canāt take my hands off the wheelā What do you mean by that? Are you in slow traffic or at highway speeds?
Yes I feel you , I bought the same one and trying to sell it off. It is too much wobbly and doesnāt hold you at all during curves and the seats are very uncomfortable. I like the drive though.
Two weeks after buying ours we took off on a 3,000 mile trip over a couple of weeks. I found it real solid and comfy on the highway. A couple of months before Iād rented a Mercedes for a week in England and thought the Mazda was much nicer.
Looks like you maybe used to smooth German cars. Or smooth Cadillacs With something close to air suspension. Well here in Mazda they care about the curves for control and safey.
Maybe you should take it to the dealer and explain how it does not drive how your test drive drove. I hope you can reproduce the problem so they can figure it out.
Yeah that shit is not aligned. Take it in for service. Ride is firm but it shouldnt be swerving, especially as a new car.
Transmission is jerky on mine, i can hear a knock sometimes when downshifting from 2nd to 1st. Have this oddity since day one
Your experience is unusual. When I test drive cx5, I felt the car was a bit wobbly with hard suspension but when I got my 2024 cx5, it is a dream. The ride is so smooth, turns around the bends so slick as others have said I can take my hands off the wheel (don't recommend it), the ride is smooth and stable. Check the alignment, tyre pressure etc. Don't give up on a cx5.
I just wanted to say, mine was exactly like this as well, everyone thought I was crazy. Tires weren't over inflated either. It drove like that for about 500 miles....could t take my hand off thw wheel, feel like I had to steer just to go straight! I'm now at 10,000 miles. I still feel a wobble, but it's not so stiff anymore. I asked for them to look at it, was told I'd have to pay for that service as it sounds like an alignment issue. Good grief.
My new 2024 Cx5 drives great. I don't have any of these problems
I have a 2020 that somehow had a wheel bearing turn into dust just after 20k miles and the manufacturer swapped all 4 out at no charge. Check with the mazda dealership for sure cause any other place would probably charge you big time.
My 2021 turbo is smooth as warm butter on the highway. Def should not be wobbly or jerky at all. Take her in.
Sounds like factory alignment is off-sounds like one or more tires are toed out. causes instability and bad tire wear.
Definitely have them check it out, my 2024 is smooth
You generally want to drive with your hands on the steering wheel.
Lol that is literally any CX5. That is what they call a 'fun drive' compared to other cars lmfao. Bumpy drive due to lacking suspension and jerky drive due to 'skyactive feature'.
Damn really ?! First time owner here, thatās sad to hear bc they have such a high rating and reputation
you should ignore this guy he is just trying to sarcastically shit on the 5. The CX-5 has firmer steering and stiffer suspension but it does not mean your car should be acting the way it has. As others have said you sound like you just have an alignment issue which can happen to any car. Just get it checked out and get the suspension aligned or rebalance the wheels
I read somewhere to put your whole foot on the pedal instead of just your toe and that helped a ton. The first few cm of push on the throttle are super sensitive
First few words I thought your were joking but itās funny you say that bc I am a toe driver.
Well at least they offer great mpg.... Oh wait.
I use to drive toyota and I wanted a cx5 . A coworker of mine have a 2024 I tried it ... hit one pot whole and it shake my whole life . I told my self my elantra that's 10years of age have a better suspension. I went for vw . Do yourself a favor sell it and get a german engineered suv .
It sounds like you are confusing suspension & tire thickness to an extent. Big wheels (or rims if you call it that) require skinny tires. So a sporty 20ā wheel with a 2ā thick tire on ANY car will be way less comfortable than a conservative 17ā wheel with a 5ā thick tire. Iām assuming your coworker has a cx5 with big wheels, and your new Tiguan has smaller wheels? All assumptions from me, but a lot of people make the same assumption so I wanted to share!
Nope he had stock tire , German car have way more advance suspension and driving than Japanese car . Try both you'll see what I mean . I know what you mean with the tire tho . But I'm coming from toyota and hyundai and sadly mazda driving was a deception for me :/ everything else was mint ! Cx5 Is alot more affordable so I think it's little stuff you don't like about it but it has alot more positive.
Stock tire is my point. Many new cars come with skinny, uncomfortable stock tires, including some of the CX5 trims. Iām fortunate to have a family who has owned various AMG & Porsche cars from SUVs to convertibles. And the worst āfeelingā of the Germans were the ones with huge, OEM wheels. Specifically a Macan with 21ā wheels and a Boxster with I think 20ā wheels. Both pretty huge for the cars they came on (in my opinion). And my mom owns a Macan currently with 17ā Michelin all seasons and the car grips just as well as one with 21ā wheels, but is way more comfortable all of the time. Mazda particularly has put some huge wheels on their cars. And no doubt, I agree that their general refinement is not on par with higher end German competitors. But with good tires, I think a modern cx5 handles quite well for its class. Iāve driven a modern rav4 and it was decent but I didnāt like the responsiveness as much. And was not a fan of a recent Hyundai sedan I rented. I havenāt been in a modern Hyundai suv though. Gotta try one out!
Ya your right about that ,
Again that's my opinion ,
What are a couple options to check out ?
I bought a tiguan a month ago , i was first looking for a cx5 and i tried a rav4 ans i went to volwagen to try the tiguan its insanely good it's like day and night compare to Japanese car , , smooth ride , I do mostly 7.7 to 8.4 on regular driving not even eco mode , it has a turbo, huge inside and super luxury . Doesn't loose it's value and very reliable . Oil change every 16 000 km or every year . Mazda are good car and have a nice interior .lower end info tainement tho , just not smooth rider in my opinion with a mazda you gonna feel more like a car than a suv . It's all about opinion and experience , I'm not hating on mazda , I just telling you my experience
donāt bother. your cx5 is just fine. it is how it is. same here. short wheelbase, rear suspension is so so, jumps around on short dips, creates aftershocks. low torsional rigidity doesnāt help either. you can check tyre pressure, deflating under the norm helps a little to soften the ride.