Close to pulling the trigger on a '15 Touring but am concerned about numerous forum reports of cracking windshields, paint imperfections and interior frosting on rear window. Have any of you with 2015's experienced these issues? I would hope that Mazda made corrections, given the seemingly large volume of complaints. Looks like a great vehicle but I need some reassurance. The wife likes the CR-V but I'm not ready to surrender. Zoom-Zoom vs. Boring!

 

Haven't heard much on paint problems at all. Or the frosting issue. Have heard a lot with cracked windshields. I got a low deductible on my insurance so either Mazda or State Farm will pick up the tab if mine breaks. Soon after market makers will produce CX-5 windshields and the $500 price will drop to $200. I think its an installation issue. If mine breaks I'll have them install the new one with double back foam tape that insures no chassis flex is applied to the glass. Should never happen again after that.

 

Mine is only 4 months old but as mentioned above the only real issue seems to be the windshields. Paint on mine is perfect.

 

Only into the 3rd month of ownership with my CX-5 and no issues with paint or windshield glass. No mirror or hood shake either. I do get some wind noise with front windows partially or fully open. Sounds almost like a faint rattle but sure it's wind.

Gas mileage with the GT 2.5L AWD and auto trans is an impressive 28.7mpg. I have 3 tanks averaging over 29mpg.