Do you perceive a metallic noise on your Mazda CX 5 every time you drive? We know that this is not pleasant and that you are wandering. Finding out such a noise is not always a good sign, but it may also be nothing serious. To help you solve this problem, our team has decided to create this content page to help you in this investigation. In order to perform this research as accurately as possible, we will first check out the plausible origins of metallic noise in the front of your vehicle, and then, if the metallic noise comes from the rear of your vehicle.
Metal noise Mazda CX 5 coming from the front end of the vehicle
I experience a metal rattling noise coming from wheels
- Metallic noise coming from your bearing
- Metalic noise coming from brake
- Stabilizer bar worn
One of the probable triggers of metal noise symptoms on your Mazda CX 5, may be that one of your bearing is tired, it will commonly produce a loud noise that increase when stressed (turns faster and faster). So please remember to check by taking speed (neutral gear and window open to pay attention only to noise of the wheels) that the noise is well based here, if this is the case change it or them fairly quickly. If, on the other hand, this noise only manifests itself with an engaged speed, examine this guide on loud noise on Mazda CX 5, you will most likely find a remedy to your problem.
If you encounter a metalic noise on Mazda CX 5 and you have the feeling that it comes from your front wheels, it is highly plausible that it is your pads or discs that are the reason. Indeed, a disc or a set of dead plates will make a strong metallic friction noise that you will inevitably feel. To check this, put your vehicle on safety stand, and check the condition of your discs and pads by taking out the wheel. If they are involved, change them quickly , otherwise you will no longer be able to brake. If you encounter a metallic noise from your vehicle, and you want informations about it, go through this guide for more info about brake noises on xxx.
If it is rather when you are turning, passing over a bump or sidewalk that you experience a metallic noise on your Mazda CX 5, then your rods may be worn. Whether it is the steering or the stabilizer bar, their wear will trigger a metallic snap when they hit or change direction. To check this, position yourself under your vehicle, without the wheels, and move your rods, if they only oppose very little force it is likely that they will have to be changed. If this is your case, we encourage that you read this content page for a complete guide about steering noises on Mazda CX 5.
Other sources
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- Engine silentblock
- Dead gearbox, or broken pinion
A bit like worn stabilizer bar, if your engine silent blocks are harmed, you will feel as you pass over damaged roads or sidewalks, loud metallic noises on your Mazda CX 5. Once screwed up, they will no longer fulfill their role as shock absorbers and, with each impact, or violent acceleration, a noise will occur. Therefore, remember to check their status and change them if required. Feel free to have a look at this content page which is a complete file about strut mounts noises on Mazda CX 5, how to check their condition and change them.
Finally, the last common reason of metallic noise on Mazda CX 5. It’s because your transmission system is the origin. It is plausible, either because of improper use of the gearbox or because of excessive wear, that some gears in your gearbox have broken and are wandering around in it. They will then develop a continuous metal rattling sound. That you shouldn’t feel in neutral. If this is your case, we encourage that you read this detailed guide on the origins of steering noises on Mazda CX 5.
Metallic noise Mazda CX 5 coming from the rear end of the vehicle
Exhaust pipe
If, on the other hand, you experience an exhaust noise that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be damaged. Indeed, it is plausible that either the catalyst or the silencer may be the reason of this sound. To be certain, go under the vehicle, cold, and knock each of the previously stated elements with a hammer to identify the origin of the noise. You should acknowledge things moving in the problematic part, if it’s the exhaust baffles, you can try to hammer in the section a little to try to block them and limit their movements. If it is a dead catalyst, it will be required to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In cases like this, to stop the metallic noise on your Mazda CX 5, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Noise from wheels
- Bearings
- Brake pads or discs
As for the bearings of your vehicle, it is plausible that with wear they are at the origin of your metallic noises on your Mazda CX 5. Go a little further up in the article where you will find details of the solution already exposed for the front part of the vehicle.
Finally, if the noise comes from your discs brakes or pads, you should refer to the part in question in the first section of this manual.
