Mazda CX-50 4WD

Mazdas247 · M20105 · 9 Nov 2026

Hey Everyone - I am in the market for a new car and debating between the 2026 CX-5 and CX-50. I’m leaning towards the CX-50 given the 256HP vs the CX-5’s 187HP. While I like the new tech on the CX-5, I think Mazda veered too far in their vision of hands free and big screens. Oh and I’m keeping my Mazda5! Will stay in the family as long as it runs.

Mazdas247 · PoMansMazda · 8 Nov 2026

I did an engine oil change today on my 2026 CX-50 @ 14500 miles. I bought it used a few months back from a Toyota dealership with 10K miles on it. It was a rental. It had an oil change done to it just before I bought it and had a made in Thailand 1WPE-14-302 filter installed on it. For entertainment purposes I cut it open and compared it to the Japanese made Tokyo Roki filter that came with my 2026 CX-5 from the factory. I did the first oil change at ~1500 miles on the CX-5. Either... Read more

Mazdas247 · PoMansMazda · 6 Nov 2026

I had to do an engine oil change on my 2026 CX-50 today so I took the opportunity to drain/fill the T-case as well given the vehicle is at 14500 miles. I topped up the level on the rear differential oil level some weeks back. Much like the rear diff, the 23mm fill plug on the T-case wasn't very tight. Again I had to use a 6pt 24mm socket as I do not have anything that is 23mm. I have ordered a 23mm socket to have on hand. The ~400mL of gear oil that drained out didn't look bad, but... Read more

Mazdas247 · michaelthom · 5 Nov 2026

I drive a 2024 CX-50 and want to keep a jump starter in the car for winter around Portland, but the space under the cargo floor is tighter than I expected. Looking at heavy-duty units rated for larger engines, and one thing I keep wondering about is whether the clamps and cables are long enough to reach both terminals without stretching across the engine cover. I have read online that some of these bigger boosters are bulky and the leads are short, but I have not handled one in person, so I... Read more

Mazdas247 · PoMansMazda · 3 Nov 2026

I finally got my 2026 CX-50 into the dealer today to investigate the faint tapping / knocking noise coming from the rear during very slow driving. The noise seems to resonate through the rear hatch floor area. I bought this vehicle used with 10K miles on it about 7 weeks ago from a Toyota dealer and literally noticed the noise for the first time pulling out of their parking when I picked the vehicle up to take it home. The noise stopped once I picked up speed so I figured it was a stone... Read more

Mazdas247 · PoMansMazda · 22 Oct 2026

She's an S-model with standard equipment aside from the $75 worth of port installed wheel locks which will be coming off ASAP. It's black and still had all the plastic on it. I started down this death spiral with the purchase of my darling bride's 2026 CX-50 preferred some weeks back. I enjoy the CX-50 so much, I had to have a Mazda. I did consider a few used 2021 CX-5's 3yrs ago when I was in the market and loved them, but couldn't find the one I wanted for the price I wanted at the... Read more

Mazdas247 · cx5-6spd · 16 Oct 2026

Went to test one out just for giggles after doing a massive suspension overhaul...what a nice looking car the CX90 PHEV is. I then read it has a longer list of TSBs and Recalls than my car has bolts. Then I watched a youtube engine swap from the new CX-90 Phev due to failure...we're cooked if that's the future of cars. Those new cars are massively overcomplicated. I am curious if the new CX-50 2026 is equally disastrous on the build quality. My car in comparison looks like a bicycle when... Read more

Mazdas247 · fredyk · 11 Oct 2026

I like the ride of trail mode in the CX-50 Hybrid. There are a lot of bumpy roads nearby and on I95. I like the firm suspension ride along with the firm seats (plus cushion). I plan to take an eight hour drive. Is there a downside to trail mode for normal driving or for long periods of driving? Thanks!

Mazdas247 · Mountmirage · 8 Oct 2026

If a 2023 Mazda CX-50 with 32,000 miles has a failed midpipe and the part needed is called “Converter and Pipe” on the official part diagram part #PYFN-40-600C would this repair be covered under the 8 year/80,000 mile federal EPA warranty? The service advisor at the dealership says that the exhaust system part even though labeled Converter and Pipe does not contain a converter and so would be excluded. My research says that this part has a catalytic component. Has anyone had this covered... Read more

Mazdas247 · 22323 · 6 Oct 2026

Mazdas247 · GrumpyChic · 5 Oct 2026

Hi, Just purchased a 2023 Mazda CX-50 premium plus from carvana. This car is great, but it is missing one thing...A 360 deg camera. Can Mazda dealerships install a 360 deg camera after the fact? Thanks in advance!

Mazdas247 · jchat · 4 Oct 2026

Hey folks, I’m running into an issue I need some advice with…We just purchased a new CX-50 hybrid premium plus and I’m trying to add navigation via an aftermarket SD card off Amazon. I’ve tried two different cards and can always make it to the screen in the attached pic. I just cannot seem to be able to select Yes or No on the location consent screen, trying both the touchscreen and command knob. I’ve verified that both cards are supposed to work with a ‘26 CX-50, and I do know that we can... Read more

Mazdas247 · Jef · 28 Sep 2026

After trading down from a leased 2021 CX-9 to a financed CX-50, we opted to upgrade, again, to a CX-70! We missed the trunk space and comfort from the larger SUV! Turbo S premium, think we got a good deal on it at $50,500 after the $500 loyalty rebate.

Mazdas247 · sinistriel@ · 26 Sep 2026

This is the first video in a technical series I'm putting together on the Skyactiv Drive transmissions. The transmission in the video is from a FWD CX-9 and is the one used in all the factory turbo cars and 2.2 diesels. Mazda calls it a GW6A-EL and the CX-5, 9 and Mazda 6 Turbo use this specific version. The Turbo 3, CX-30 and CX-50 use a slightly different version that has a case shape in the rear to allow it to fit in the smaller chassis. The important parts are all the same. This video is... Read more

Mazdas247 · ANGLEO55 · 25 Sep 2026

I’ll post future UOAs here, I stopped going to the dealer now for maintenance because I was sussed out by the lack of professionalism, they overfilled my car by like half a quart one time and I think filled it with 0w20 on one oil change. I am the type to want everything perfect. The oil tested was the 3rd fill of oil counting the factory. I switched to pennzoil platinum last oil change and stocked up ultra platinum for the next 6 oil changes after. Regardless of the thin oil they said... Read more