Hello everyone, I'm new here also apologise in advance if this is the wrong place of the post. Please advise me with the purchase of Mazda CX5 2018. I'm going to buy 2.5 gasoline, but I've heard different opinions about failure (gasket under the head) is it true or is it better to look for 2.0? Thx

 

I would not purchase any brand vehicle without a seeing a full maintenance report and/or having one done.
You can use the vehicle VIN# to see if it is one that has that issue and/or if it had the issue repaired/fixed.

 

Welcome to the forum

Consider the sources you found you information from? Alway for any topic worldly follow the source and how the information was established using all the intelligent means to ascertain it legitimacy and if it has empirical data or information to support it?

Otherwise when I see such nonsense related information concerning such topic as the one you are asking, I think if you do accept your likely unvaried for fact-based content sources of information you may unknowingly fall into this category?

 

Ditto. Definitely good to have it looked over.

 

Thx for answering.
My information is taken from other forums
https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda/comme...ned/?rdt=49231
I understand that they are not entirely reliable for you and you do not agree with them, but still no one has advised me whether the model with the 2.5 engine is ok and where to look for reliable information about the 2.5 model.

 

Do not rely on what "individuals post on the Internet" (like reddit) you have no idea if what they post is true or not.

I think the 2.5 engine is a fine engine but that is my opinion based on my experience with my 2020 CX-5.
My VIN# was not part of the recall.

There was a recall issued on the head/head gasket problem by the NHTSA. Most affected models are the ones produced between 2016 and 2020.There are separate VIN numbers that are affected by the issue. In the link, you can check the service bulletin, issued by the NHTSA on how to handle the problem and what VINs are affected by the issue.
As I previously posted: The only way to find this out is by checking the VIN number of the vehicle you want to purchase.
It is not wise to purchase any used vehicle without doing this and/or without getting a certified mechanic to inspect it first.
It is always wise to get some type of warranty when buying used from a dealer.
If you are unwilling to do this then you will be taking a chance on whatever brand and/or engine model you do buy.

 

Thank you very much Lobstah, on this site I found a lot of helpful information and 123 complaints about the engine in Mazda cx5 2018. 2 recalls, one on PMC, supposedly improving the problem with the engine cylinder head issue.

 

I am not sure what you are hoping to get? First most "ALL" posted information is not backed by confirmed facts and also does not include such things as actual production number. It is however a fact that most things reported on the WWW having to do with defects and recalls is generally over exaugurated.

There is NO perfect vehicle and there will be some problems happen. Unless you see a MAJOR recall for SAFETY then maybe we can weed through and see that more intelligent people can fact find the better information that does take an effort and is time consuming.
Your http from a Joe average member posting what you copied and paste thus adding to the bad information, if full of misconception and total lack of understanding about how a dealership as well an auto manufacture works?

The Mazda is on par with other platforms and is equally prone to having some issues happen?

Mazda is not even one of my favorites of 100's personally owned vehicles more or less after the 10-15 spot. But I can tell you that looking at a majority of service-related issues they are all from owners NOT knowing how to drive their vehicles, NOT knowing all the systems operations, NOT keeping up on common sense services. NOT keeping up on scheduled services, NOT seeking a service shop with a very reasonable time when the check engine light is activated (this one is a major item as most seem to think it ok to continue to drive endless miles and time before actually checking what caused it), not quickly returning to the dealer while the vehcle is still under warranty for any concern and then when the warranty expires complains that the problem was there before the warranty expired, etc,.

Then when a issues if published as a "POSSIBLE problem all of a sudden everyone now has symptoms of the problem and post of varies forums and other internet group gathering that they have the issue but the Dealership (a privately owned business) and or the Auto manufacture will not take care of it. yet very few will post the service information from those dealerships that states the first finding the issue and then declining to perform a service on a problem that was not verified actually having one? Hmmmmm???? lol
I also read one member on that http that said he was going to take care of the problem with JB Weld and then sell the vehcle. rolmao?

When a new member simply comes here to ask what members think the last thing, they should be doing is posting unconfirm, unfact checked information and listen to owners and not feed the fire of BS information spread across the internet.

Before you ask or wonder the answer is No I do not work for any dealership or am affiliated with any Auto manufacture.

 

[QUOTE=Machej;232682 I understand that they are not entirely reliable for you and you do not agree with them, but still no one has advised me whether the model with the 2.5 engine is ok and where to look for reliable information about the 2.5 model.[/QUOTE]

The Mazda you are looking at possibly purchasing is reliable as any other new vehicle would be. As for the 2.5 engine it is one of the best engineered designs of any of the current platforms which should give good reliable and problem free service life as long as all the recommended service is done as well common-sense servicing.

Unfortunately trying to suggest where to look for statical fact-based information is not really available for not only Mada but other platforms as well.

 

Callisto thanks for your understanding, comprehensive statement and support. I agree with you that a lot depends on the user regarding the condition of the car. On-time services are crucial. It is also known that some recalls are after the user's reports during the operation of the vehicles.I drove a Ford Edge, which turned out to have a factory defect of bursting cylinders, which cost me a lot. That's why he's trying to make sure better this time. I'm interested in how your number one brand is?