2014-2016 MAZDA3 – SQUEAKING/GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKE APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles with VINs starting with JM1 Squeaking/grinding noise from the rear brake even after the brake pedal is released. Upon inspection, the caliper mounting support is corroded and one of the disc pad is abnormally worn out (A). This is caused … Read more
2010-2015 CX-9 – NOISE FROM FUEL TANK INSULATOR APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3TB******460027 (produced before April 1, 2015) Unusual noise while driving the vehicle. The noise may be caused by a broken fuel tank (B) insulator (A) that is hanging down and contacting the propeller shaft. The rivets … Read more
2014-2015 MAZDA3 – CREAKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2014-15 Mazda3 (Mexico built) vehicles with VINs lower than 3MZBM1U73FM142551 (produced before August 21, 2014) Creaking noise from the engine compartment when the vehicle starts moving and/or during transmission shifting. Due to production tolerances, some No. 4 engine mount rubbers were filled with … Read more
2016 MX-5 – Creak Noise From Rear of Vehicle When Accelerating From a Stop Noise may be caused by loose differential Power Plant Frame. Tighten the 4 nuts located at the rear of the Power Plate Frame to the maximum specification. Maximum Tightening torque: 120 ft·lbf {16 kgf·m, 164 N·m} Creak Noise … Read more
2013-2016 CX-5 – RATTLE / VIBRATION NOISE AT 35-40 MPH Rattle or buzz noise from the engine compartment when driving at 35-40 mph (approx. 1,800 rpm in 4th or 5th gear). The noise may be caused by loose front grille upper panel screws (4) or missing plastic fasteners (2). Inspect the front grille upper panel screws (4) for … Read more
