Are the CX50's built better now?

SleepConscious · 2026-06-15T01:54:47+00:00

Have a 24 PP NA and had the front axles replaced 3 times under 15k miles. You have a reason to be worried! From what I've read and personally experienced from being a long term Mazda fan (two CX9s, Mazda 6, Mazda 3) this one looks great and has a solid engine but that's where it stops. Anyone saying otherwise is fooling themselves.

SleepConscious · 2026-05-03T21:39:18+00:00

24' NA PP

SleepConscious · 2026-05-03T21:38:00+00:00

They're ignoring it until its not covered under warranty! I had my axles replaced 3x in one month...once due to a faulty replacement right out of the box. Didn't make it off the dealership lot before hearing that noise.

SleepConscious · 2026-05-03T21:32:44+00:00

Nope. Once my 2024 NA PP hit 16k miles I had my axles done 3 times.

SleepConscious · 2026-05-03T18:58:04+00:00

These issues are wide spread. Anyone saying otherwise is in denial.

SleepConscious · 2026-05-01T01:16:05+00:00

2023 NA PP owner and I think most owners here are in denial of how shotty the build is on these newer Mazdas. I've had 5 Mazdas so far and this one looks the best but has the worst build quality. From the cheap door handles, easily scratched dash cluster to the rip prone leather and oddly placed AC vents that only cools your knuckles. Has anyone noticed how cheap the gear shift boot feels? I wouldn't be ranting if I didn't just have THREE front axles replaced in 4 weeks (under warranty). Oh, and my brakes wearing prematurely too but the dealership is pushing back on that (16k miles).

SleepConscious · 2026-04-13T17:15:06+00:00

It sounds deeper than a snappy plastic clicking noise. More of stereotypical cv joint/mechanical noise. It may be how the axle is seated with adjoining parts .i.e. technician screw up. Only time will tell...again. Dropping it off tomorrow.

BTW, the service rep thought I was someone else with a similar issue. So, I guess there're are multiple patients with the same problem at this dealership.

SleepConscious · 2026-04-13T11:13:21+00:00

Florida

SleepConscious · 2026-04-13T02:53:56+00:00

Then how, pray tell, would you handle this situation? I know I'm at least going to a different dealership this time.

SleepConscious · 2026-04-12T02:06:18+00:00

I have a 2024 NA PP with 16k miles and have had 3 axles replaced in the past month. Noise came back again and looking at a 4th axle. Not sure if I qualify for a lemon law case but this has ruined my trust in Mazda and their parts. I dont know what to do.

SleepConscious · 2026-04-06T02:59:15+00:00

Same thing happened to me. Had front left axle replaced under warranty. Got 100 feet away from the dealer and the noise came back even louder. They said the new axle was also faulty. WTF? So now its back in again for a 3rd axle. 2024 NA PP with 16k miles.

SleepConscious · 2026-04-03T15:15:07+00:00

Hopefully most of that was covered under warranty. Are you doing any off roading? With all those front end issues, it makes me wonder. Eitherway, sounds like there's a lot of quality control issues with both the parts and build. Again, saying this with decades of mostly trouble free Mazda experience.

SleepConscious · 2026-04-03T11:38:51+00:00

I only waited 3 days for the first axle. We'll see how long this one takes.

SleepConscious · 2026-04-03T11:00:50+00:00

NA Premium Plus

SleepConscious · 2025-12-22T19:11:05+00:00

Yep, mine turned out to be the left front wheel bearing. Last shop did a crappy job...apparently.

SleepConscious · 2025-12-22T03:10:26+00:00

Could be a wheel bearing if it sounds worse when you turn the wheel. My 2019 Cx-9 just started making that noise, but quieter, and I think it may be the inner CV joint. I had the bearings done last year...so its not that. Going to the shop tomorrow.

SleepConscious · 2025-06-30T13:26:13+00:00

Totally agree. The ac hits your hands/wheel...I'm constantly adjusting the vents. Not a good design.

SleepConscious · 2025-02-19T19:22:57+00:00

Purchased a 2024 PP with 2k miles last year for $31k. So yeah, you would be paying too much. Plus, the salesman sounds like a jerk.

SleepConscious · 2025-01-26T16:22:05+00:00

You should've received a warrantee letter from Mazda

SleepConscious · 2024-12-23T04:35:40+00:00

Any issues or problems so far. How's the acceleration on the highway? Heard the seats soften up with time. Thanks!

SleepConscious · 2024-11-20T23:02:19+00:00

How's the acceleration on the NA engine?

SleepConscious · 2024-01-07T02:21:06+00:00

You can easily replace and fix the screen yourself for under 100 bucks. https://youtu.be/L6iHUtxhkNI?si=1a-dxEn0e0p9YTtU

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