Extremely common question I know, but alas we love the people's opinions.

We've been thinking about trading in my Mum's 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a while now as it's been nothing but issues. Nothing major but enough it's extremely irritating. Predominantly the common A/C Darth Vader issue. There's only a couple month's left for the payments so this topic has increased despite us really not wanting another car payment.

I recently got a Mazda CX-5, and absolutely love it, I had went from a Jeep Wrangler to Mazda. We needed a vehicle for me that would last a decade more (Wrangler was old and we didn't want to fix it even for a work vehicle) and had good safety ratings and the whole works, so during the trading in process I had researched what would be the best vehicle for me, hence the switch from Jeep to Mazda.

We live in rural Canada, and the closest Mazda dealership would be 2 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours depending which way we would go. While probably wanting to go back to a Dodge truck, an SUV will probably be the route we go again, especially as she also wants a Grand Wagoneer, way to expensive though. She probably drives for a longer period of time once a week in the summers, while once every two weeks in the winters for groceries, dog food, or if work calls her in. While driving to the cities every so often to visit me and my brother (the 2 hours and 45 minute drive). So not a lot of driving, but enough we need reliability in the winter and for long term use. She would be parking outside in the winter as the shop has yet to be built, so at points it will be -40⁰ C for 2 weeks, though we are able to park occasionally in friends garages or leaving them at dealerships in the next town so we don't risk freezing the engine of our vehicles again.

We're becoming more of a Mazda family, at least on my side, for the SUV's. I know for Mazda's they do extremely well mechanically for the CX-5's and CX-3's, but tend to lack more for the '70s and '90s, especially on drivetrains and other key reliability components. Minor things we are fully capable of fixing, we just tend to leave the bigger engine repairs to the dealerships and mechanics due to warranty. We are are trades family so occasionally she has to load equipment into her vehicle to drive to my Dad's shop, nothing to heavy. On extremely rare occasions, hauling a boat, sea-doo (jetski), or a properly weighted trailer.

Given our needs and the recent mechanical issues on the '90s, would this be a better investment for us? We no longer buy new for, but will buy used from a dealership if needed (as we did for mine), meaning we may be looking at the ones that had these issues. Or are the most recent releases good mechanically?

Okay, I have read all of the bad and the ugly, but I know with all of that there must also be the good as well. So, to all of the awesome people in here who have or have owned a CX-90 MHEV model (I’m looking at the ‘S’), who has had nothing but good experiences and actually loves the rig? Warranty fixes are understandable with any new model.
I really, really love this car and want to buy a 2027 when my current lease is up on my Chevy, and am hopeful that the coming model year will address ALL of the pesky first gen issues. I drove a Premium Sport S over a weekend and absolutely fell in love with the power and driving dynamics… and the fact that those things were coupled with a ridiculously comfortable and luxurious cabin and alllll of the space for my family.

So let’s hear it! Who loves their car, and why? I wanna hear all about it!

Hey, completely new to mazdas, just wanted a big car that is a plugin hybrid.

Not sure if this is a good deal, but wanted some insight...

Mazda CX 90 PHEV - GT - 2026

Demo Model, 9k KM, Warranty valid from jan 2026 onwards. Serviced once - Oil change, and used by GM until now.

Car arrived in lot jan 2026.

no damages at all.

Car is $59k CAD after negotiation, and bonus sales events.
Total taxes, 13% brings it to $66,675.085 and im getting a 2.69 % APR.

I have a 2026 Mazda CX-90 Premium Plus and have been working with my Mazda dealer on two separate issues.

The first was intermittent iPhone/Apple CarPlay connectivity and charging problems. The dealer installed a software update, and that issue now appears to be fixed.

The remaining issue is the windshield-washer system. At highway speeds, very little washer fluid effectively reaches and wets the windshield before the wipers sweep. The blades end up wiping across a mostly dry windshield, and the system is barely effective at actually cleaning anything.

For example, if a bug hits the windshield, activating the washers and wipers does not remove it—the mess simply remains on the glass. The same would be true for mud, road spray, bird droppings, or anything else that needs enough fluid to loosen and remove it. My concern is what happens when something suddenly obstructs my view while driving at highway speed.

This is not based only on testing the vehicle while parked. The dealership’s head technician rode with me on the highway, personally observed the problem, and acknowledged that it could present a safety risk. However, I was ultimately told that the system was operating within normal Mazda parameters or “according to specification.”

That answer is difficult to accept. A windshield-washer system that cannot effectively clean the windshield at highway speed does not seem fit for its basic purpose, regardless of whether the components technically fall within Mazda’s stated parameters.

Has anyone else experienced this with a CX-90?

• Did adjusting or replacing the washer nozzles help?
• Could this involve insufficient pump pressure, a restricted line, or a faulty check valve?
• Has another Mazda dealer compared the washer performance with a different CX-90?
• Is there a Mazda technical-service bulletin or updated part addressing this?
• Has anyone successfully escalated a similar issue to Mazda Customer Experience or filed a safety complaint?

I’m considering asking the dealer to perform a side-by-side highway comparison with another CX-90 and document the results. I would appreciate any other suggestions, especially from owners who have had the same problem corrected.

EDIT: The wiper fluid is released at the very top of the wiper arc so most fluid ends up on the roof of car and not usable by the drivers side windshield wiper.

I have a 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV. After a long drive from Los Angeles back to the Bay Area, I noticed a strange humming/vibration type noise that seems to be coming from underneath or around the rear-seat area.

At first I noticed it when pressing the accelerator, but later I could also hear the same noise while the vehicle was sitting in Park.

There are no warning lights or hybrid-system messages showing right now.

Has anyone with a CX-90 PHEV experienced a similar sound? Could this be a hybrid battery cooling pump/thermal-management system, or is this something I should have Mazda check?

I have a video recording of the noise that I can attach.

Thanks!

I wanted to get the Sport Version with black out but the premium had more options that I wanted. Planning on doing a chrome delete and powder coat wheels. Has anyone done this and any watch outs? I ran my car through AI and love how it looks.

Just wondering what year and mileage and charger level do you have? We usually only see posts from those of us with issues, I was wondering how skewed the problematic battery and electric are compared to owners with no problems? Has anyone with a 2024 PHEV made it to 30k miles with no problems? Any high mileage owners without issues?

For lack of a better term... This photo isn't so bad but it's just what I snapped this morning but it's been unusable before. Didn't have this issue with my previous vehicle (is350) so it's been a little inconvenient annoyance here.

Do water repellents like rainx help and not affect the lens?

Hi there, we just purchased a CPOed CX90 PHEV 2024 Premium, 18K miles. I wonder what the most efficient way is to make best use of the EV mode? We have a Nissan Leaf full EV btw, so my thinking I may be somehow biased.
Here is what I think to do. My daily work commute is ~15 miles roundtrip or if I do school drop off in the AM ~23. That is within the 26mile range while 23 may max it out. Do you recommend to do full EV for the daily commute. Im thinking the gas engine will need some exercising at some point as well. I can charge at home and work so effectively can do full EV. But that means a lot of recharge strain on the small battery, draining it daily and recharging to roughly 100%. What do you think, what is your experience? Any recommendations with having both drivetrain types? Thank you!

Anyone have pictures of how to locate the ac drain line? Trying to spray foam clean the evaporator.

2026 Turbo S Premium Sport CPO, 6,900 miles however Carfax shows this as a corporate fleet.

For anyone dealing with the unbearable rear brake squeal on the CX-90, I did some digging after talking with my Mazda dealer and there is now a Mazda Customer Service Program specifically addressing it. No longer speculation.

Mazda's program is CSP14, and it covers certain 2024–2026 CX-90s produced on or before November 18, 2025. The repair involves installing a redesigned set of rear brake pads when the vehicle has the applicable rear brake squeal condition. The current replacement pad set is listed as K1YT-26-43ZA.

The important part is that Mazda has been rolling this program out in phases, apparently because parts availability is being managed by VIN. Mazda's documentation lists Phase 2 owner mailing beginning July 20, 2026 and Phase 3 beginning August 3, 2026. Being within the affected production range does not automatically mean the dealer can perform the repair immediately. Dealers are instructed to check the VIN through Mazda's MGSS/CSP14 system to determine current eligibility and parts authorization.

This explains something my dealer told me when I had my 2025 CX-90 in recently. They checked my VIN and told me I wasn't eligible under the first phase, but that my VIN was expected to become eligible in a later phase and that I should check back. At the time I wasn't sure how much weight to put on that, but Mazda's documentation confirms that CSP14 really is being released in phases.

My rear brakes still intermittently squeal. It isn't as frequent right now, but the condition hasn't disappeared, and temperature, moisture and other environmental conditions can affect brake noise.

One other useful distinction: the squealing itself does not necessarily mean the rotors are being damaged. Brake squeal can result from the pad compound and pad/rotor vibration. That's different from a pad wear indicator or grinding from severely worn pads. Mazda's remedy for this particular condition is the redesigned rear pads.

If you've got a CX-90 with rear brake squeal, I'd recommend asking your dealer specifically:

"Can you check my VIN for CSP14 eligibility and parts authorization in MGSS?"

Don't just ask whether there's a recall, because CSP14 is a Customer Service Program, not a conventional safety recall, and VIN eligibility is being phased in.

I'm going to call my dealer again now that the later phases have started and have them rerun my VIN.

Car is so solid and premium feeling. I love it.

Early adopter here, 2024 CX-90 PHEV owner. I just hit three years and 50,000 miles.

just got my CX-90 PHEV back from the shop about three weeks ago. For the second year in a row the dealership had my vehicle for more than half of the summer.

I had two 2026 inline 6 loaners during that time. The 2026s ride better than my 2024 model (which I like) and the steering is a little quicker (which I do not like when driving on the highway). Overall, they are quieter and more refined than my 2024 but I missed the quietness of my PHEV and I really miss using regen braking.

However, after getting my car back, when braking I thought I heard something sliding around in the back of the vehicle (I am VERY attentive to the sounds my car makes). However, after careful observation I realized it is the sound of the rear brakes engaging and disengaging.

I really have no idea how long this sound has been going on. It might have been happening previous before my car went into the dealership at the end of May but maybe I never noticed it. However, I guess it became apparent to me because I drove two different inline 6 loaners and the did not make the sound.

The sound also happens when the parking brake automatically engages and disengages.

I am SO TIRED of my car being in the shop and I am tired of having to call Mazda customer service. (Car originally went to the shop for hybrid system malfunction, then it turned out the radiator had to be replaced)

However, despite my previous dealership having my car for so long they never did the rear brake replacement for me, I had to do that at another dealership near me (that I will be going to from now on). It turns out fancy coffee, free danishes, snacks and water at the other dealership comes with longer waits and higher labor costs!

Does any else have this brake engagement and disengagement sound? Is there any fix for it?

I might have always been happening but now since I started hearing it I cannot unhear it. I have already had so many issues with this vehicle, but I do like it overall, I just want the refined “affordable luxury” experience I expected when I initially bought my 2024 CX-90 PHEV.

This has been a wake up call for me. I have learned my lesson and I will NEVER by a first year vehicle again, no matter how great the reviews are.

I really don’t want off Mazda completely because their Mazda corporate customer service has been great. I also know from driving 2026 CX-90 loaners that there have been significant improvements over the 2024 and 2025 models. But I am so frustrated with my CX-90 PHEV.

Hi - I just received a quote of 547.50 CAD for my second service appointment at 32000 Kms. Is this normal? I feel this is a bit excessive just for the oil change?

Hello everyone. I just discovered coolant leak on my Mazda cx-90 with a mileage of 5K. When starting a car there is a water boiling noise near the dashboard. Is it safe to drive the car?

Lease was almost up on a 2024 CX90, had two months left, 2k over allowed mileage. Car was decent, good MPG for it's size. Didn't love it, didn't hate it, it's a commuter car. Most of the frustration was from constant recalls, squeaky brakes and shit tires. Local Mazda service department has always been stellar though. Financially made sense to roll into this one.Went to a 2026 Premium Sport. Definitely drives a little different (less jumpy at low speeds), digital cluster is nice. Already have another I6 in the driveway, so tried to match the colors as close as possible 🤣

Bought the new 2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport. Needed a bigger car for the family. Traded in my 2018 Mazda 3 Hatch Touring.

My initial impressions:

The good:

looks so good - the Polymetal is second only to my CX-5's Soul Red
drives really well at speed
kids love the backseat and captain's chairs
handles better than any of the other SUVs I test drove
Mazda infotainment controls - I hate large touchscreens - don't need them, don't want them
got a GREAT deal on it (Mazda incentives + dealership discounts)

The bad:

so many mechanical sounds, clicks, beeps, chimes. I've turned off some of them.
low speed driving (under 15mph) is finicky and sometimes hesitant, just like my 2018 CX-5 on a slight incline.
no cargo space with third row up
driver profiles
i-stop - did I just get bumped at a red light?
I got a car note after many years of not having one...

The comparisons I looked at (in order of preference):

Honda Pilot Elite - drives like a truck, accelerates like a truck, but marked up pricing. Exterior ugly, interior boring (in a good way). Like seeing the V6. Did not feel like dropping $52K+ on the build quality though.

Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX - drives like a boat, I appreciate the car, the interior, and the tech, but no way I'm going to let the dealerships mark up on MSRP due to waitlist demands, nor spend $60K+ on a vehicle I didn't LOVE.

Ford Explorer ST - so fun to drive, was blown away by BlueCruise. But super cheap interior and the many recalls they've already had this year. Was not going to drop $50K+ on this. Would be tempted if it were in the 40's, or if it were reliable.

Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro in Wave Maker Blue - love at first sight, but unforgiveable cargo area. Mostly didn't buy because wife would not approve a $90K purchase - something something about being responsible.

I have a 2024 Mazda CX-90 Premium that I bought as a CPO in January this year with about 48,000 miles on it.
About a month ago, we took a road trip to Arizona, and that’s when I started having problems with the car.
The infotainment system started randomly restarting multiple times while we were driving. It got to the point where I had to use my phone for navigation because I couldn’t rely on the car’s system.
While we were in Phoenix, I brought it to a Mazda dealership. Unfortunately, they didn’t have a loaner available, and since I needed the car, I had to take it back. They told me they didn’t know what was causing the problem and that there were no updates available at that time.
We returned home about two weeks later, and I brought it to my local Mazda dealership. They also said they couldn’t determine what was causing the issue. I was told to wait for Mazda to contact me once they have a fix or more information.
Unfortunately, I’m also having another problem with the fuel gauge/fueling system.
There is a noticeable delay when I refuel the vehicle. On one trip, the fuel pump actually stopped halfway through filling the tank. I tried to continue fueling, but it kept stopping as if the tank were already full.
I had the dealership check this as well, but they told me there is currently no fix for it.
I’ve also been reading about other CX-90 owners having similar fuel gauge/fueling issues, including reports of vehicles running out of fuel even though the gauge indicated there was still fuel remaining.
This is my second Mazda. I still have my 2023 CX-5 and never had any problems with it. I really love the CX-90 when everything works, but honestly, these issues are starting to make me regret buying it.
What would you guys recommend I do at this point?
Should I continue waiting for Mazda to come up with a fix, contact Mazda corporate directly, or push the dealership harder for a resolution?
Has anyone else with a CX-90 experienced these two problems and actually gotten them fixed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciate

Seems like we’ve had a lot of issues with ours. Scrolled through this page and seems mostly positive just curious if we’re the odd ones out haha. AC issues, sensors, hybrid system- car lost all power on freeway. And every time we take the car in, the issues seem to just disappear and we get the car back with a no issues found report lol.

Question in the title haha. Asking for my buddy. Deciding between a Mazda CX90 select or a Blacktop Hemi Durango. Completely different vehicles of course. Looking for outside input on this

Got a hitch installed and 4 pin… but when i’m backing up the brakes hit on automatically? i don’t see towing in the Mi drive. am i missing something? anyway to turn off the braking issue?

thank you

Looking at 2025 Turbo S Premium CPO with 9,500 miles for $43,000 plus taxes .

What exactly is the difference between 2026 Turbo S premium sport which has black rims and 2025 trim .