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On paper it seems like a decent car, nice interior, has some poke and plenty of space. But I've been reading some surprising (for a Mazda) reliability issues with it. From what I gather, many of the issues were addressed with software updates etc and the rear suspension was also revised.
I believe anything before Sep 2025 only comes with a 3 year warranty (hardly inspires confidence). I'm being nudged to add a family SUV. Would this suggest that a car that has had all of the issues addressed could now be considered a reliable car, or should I still be wary?
I believe anything before Sep 2025 only comes with a 3 year warranty (hardly inspires confidence). I'm being nudged to add a family SUV. Would this suggest that a car that has had all of the issues addressed could now be considered a reliable car, or should I still be wary?
My friend had one from new.
Nothing but trouble.
It had various electrical faults from prety much new.
It autobraked a few times on a clear road.
Saying battery was low all the time even though Mazda checked it several times.
Wouldn't unlock several times.
Long story short, she tried to reject it at three months, Mazda, and the finance company said no.
Then at 2 years old she got fed up and threatened FCA involvement stating they should have accepted her rejection at 5 months, and the faults still persisted.
Mazda did her a very favourable deal (paying her negative equity, and paying the deposit on new car to give her similar monthly payments) with a new CX30 which was great in the time she had it.
Now this may have been a one off, as I have next to no experience of that model.
Nothing but trouble.
It had various electrical faults from prety much new.
It autobraked a few times on a clear road.
Saying battery was low all the time even though Mazda checked it several times.
Wouldn't unlock several times.
Long story short, she tried to reject it at three months, Mazda, and the finance company said no.
Then at 2 years old she got fed up and threatened FCA involvement stating they should have accepted her rejection at 5 months, and the faults still persisted.
Mazda did her a very favourable deal (paying her negative equity, and paying the deposit on new car to give her similar monthly payments) with a new CX30 which was great in the time she had it.
Now this may have been a one off, as I have next to no experience of that model.
Thanks. That seems to echo what I'm reading online in many places and that it can be a lottery if you get a good one or bad one. Very surprising for Mazda. I believe Honda also has a similar steering issue because they use the same part. Well, I guess this explains the price for such a new car.
Also looking at Hyundai Santa Fe the Kia Sorento, but unless super high mileage they are still strong money (probably because I want top spec). I prefer the Sorento out of the two.
Also looking at Hyundai Santa Fe the Kia Sorento, but unless super high mileage they are still strong money (probably because I want top spec). I prefer the Sorento out of the two.
ninjag said:
the rear suspension was also revised.
I considered one when I bought my Volvo XC60, and discounted it based on the feedback about continued suspension and ride quality problems, which according to a few road test reviews I watched suggested the revisions hadn't solved the problem, only slightly improved it.Otherwise as you say they appear to be a fairly handsome, spacious, well specified car.
Neil-nvaua said:
ninjag said:
the rear suspension was also revised.
I considered one when I bought my Volvo XC60, and discounted it based on the feedback about continued suspension and ride quality problems, which according to a few road test reviews I watched suggested the revisions hadn't solved the problem, only slightly improved it.Otherwise as you say they appear to be a fairly handsome, spacious, well specified car.
ninjag said:
Thanks. That seems to echo what I'm reading online in many places and that it can be a lottery if you get a good one or bad one. Very surprising for Mazda. I believe Honda also has a similar steering issue because they use the same part. Well, I guess this explains the price for such a new car.
Also looking at Hyundai Santa Fe the Kia Sorento, but unless super high mileage they are still strong money (probably because I want top spec). I prefer the Sorento out of the two.
I have a 22 Santa Fe. I could not get along with the new model looks. I initially preferred the Sorrento but like for like they cost more. Also looking at Hyundai Santa Fe the Kia Sorento, but unless super high mileage they are still strong money (probably because I want top spec). I prefer the Sorento out of the two.
Had a 75 plate for 2 weeks as hire car, hated it. Really slow, auto box hesitated a lot. The safety features kicked in a lot at random times removing power sometimes when overtaking. Lots of plastic. Would never have one. Maybe it was a poverty spec.
My bro has an older one and its much nicer though he complains its really slow.
My bro has an older one and its much nicer though he complains its really slow.
ozzuk said:
Had a 75 plate for 2 weeks as hire car, hated it. Really slow, auto box hesitated a lot. The safety features kicked in a lot at random times removing power sometimes when overtaking. Lots of plastic. Would never have one. Maybe it was a poverty spec.
My bro has an older one and its much nicer though he complains its really slow.
Is this the Mazda CX-60 you are talking about, or the Santa Fe, or the Tiggo 8?My bro has an older one and its much nicer though he complains its really slow.
I just part exchanged a 73 plate CX-60 PHEV that I bought new. With 327bhp it was plenty fast enough. It did go in for a handfull of recalls which improved or resolved a lot of the issues, all handled perfectly well by Mazda.
The bouncy rear suspension and uncomfortable ride was the only problem that I had with it. Post May 2025 builds are much improved with a better ride. I'd have kept mine if it was more comfortable.
A lot of the ADAS systems are user configurable, from the posts I saw on the Facebook group a lot of people don't know they are adjustable or how to adjust them. I don't think they are worse than any other car, rather a limitation of the technology.
Anything new enough to have the 6 year warranty will be fine. I recommended one to a work colleague of mine, he loves it.
Google XC90 ERAD failure before you buy an Volvo XC 90.
The bouncy rear suspension and uncomfortable ride was the only problem that I had with it. Post May 2025 builds are much improved with a better ride. I'd have kept mine if it was more comfortable.
A lot of the ADAS systems are user configurable, from the posts I saw on the Facebook group a lot of people don't know they are adjustable or how to adjust them. I don't think they are worse than any other car, rather a limitation of the technology.
Anything new enough to have the 6 year warranty will be fine. I recommended one to a work colleague of mine, he loves it.
Google XC90 ERAD failure before you buy an Volvo XC 90.
paralla said:
I just part exchanged a 73 plate CX-60 PHEV that I bought new. With 327bhp it was plenty fast enough. It did go in for a handfull of recalls which improved or resolved a lot of the issues, all handled perfectly well by Mazda.
The bouncy rear suspension and uncomfortable ride was the only problem that I had with it. Post May 2025 builds are much improved with a better ride. I'd have kept mine if it was more comfortable.
A lot of the ADAS systems are user configurable, from the posts I saw on the Facebook group a lot of people don't know they are adjustable or how to adjust them. I don't think they are worse than any other car, rather a limitation of the technology.
Anything new enough to have the 6 year warranty will be fine. I recommended one to a work colleague of mine, he loves it.
Google XC90 ERAD failure before you buy an Volvo XC 90.
Jeez, I thought it was just the main screen and systems randomly shutting down on the XC90 that was the main issue, but that ERAD is a seirous wallet destroyer!The bouncy rear suspension and uncomfortable ride was the only problem that I had with it. Post May 2025 builds are much improved with a better ride. I'd have kept mine if it was more comfortable.
A lot of the ADAS systems are user configurable, from the posts I saw on the Facebook group a lot of people don't know they are adjustable or how to adjust them. I don't think they are worse than any other car, rather a limitation of the technology.
Anything new enough to have the 6 year warranty will be fine. I recommended one to a work colleague of mine, he loves it.
Google XC90 ERAD failure before you buy an Volvo XC 90.
Interesting comments on the CX-60, I'm guessing it would have to be a late 2025 model if going for one.
ninjag said:
Jeez, I thought it was just the main screen and systems randomly shutting down on the XC90 that was the main issue, but that ERAD is a seirous wallet destroyer!
Interesting comments on the CX-60, I'm guessing it would have to be a late 2025 model if going for one.
Very early cars had issues, most of which were fixed with recalls and TSB’s but the bouncy ride remains on cars built before May 2025. After May 2025 the rear suspension was redesigned (rather than just different, replacement shocks that were fitted to early cars). The range on the battery suffers a lot in winter (like all PHEVS) because they don’t have a heat pump, they use a power hungry PTC heater for the battery heating. Interesting comments on the CX-60, I'm guessing it would have to be a late 2025 model if going for one.
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