NHTSA Complaint #11442296 — 2016 MAZDA CX-5 SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11442296
Vehicle	2016 MAZDA CX-5
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 20, 2021
Date Filed	December 1, 2021
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, there was an abnormally loud chirping and squeaking noise coming from the driver’s side front wheel. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be inspected however, the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the cause for the failure. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

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