Mazda Reliability and Maintenance Costs

August 17th, 2023 by

Congratulations, you’ve purchased a brand new 2024 Mazda CX-90! However, ownership responsibilities don’t end when you drive off the lot. If you intend to resell your Mazda CX-90 or plan to have it as a long-term vehicle, maintaining your Mazda CX-90 is a crucial, necessary step. So how do you maintain a Mazda CX-90? Well, every Mazda vehicle requires different maintenance and the Mazda CX-90 is too new to pinpoint common issues and problem areas. However, with the help of other CX-90 owners’ experiences and online resources, we can pinpoint good practices and points of concern. Interested in keeping your Mazda CX-90 in tip-top shape? Read on to learn more!

MAZDA RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE COSTS

According to Repair Pal, the Mazda brand retains a score of 4/5 which places Mazda in the “Above Average” category, and 5th out of all automotive brands.

  • The annual cost of maintenance for Mazda comes out to $462 per year. Other Brands: $652/year
  • The annual frequency of repairs comes out to 0.37 times a year. Other Brands: 0.4/year
  • The average severity of all repairs comes out to 10%. Other Brands: 12%

HOW LONG DO MAZDA CARS LAST?

Mazda cars, old and new, are frequent sites on daily commutes. Whether it be an old RX-7, an abused Mazda3, a track-built NA Miata, or a new CX-90, many of these cars last well over 200,000 miles, as long as scheduled maintenance and some TLC has been applied.

2024 MAZDA CX-90 MAINTENANCE TIPS

Owner’s Manuals can be complicated, with vehicular jargon and mumbo-jumbo confusing most of us as we try to decipher a dictionary-sized manual. Below, we’ve included a simple chart found in the 2024 Mazda CX-90 owner’s manual specifically for 2024 Mazda CX-90 scheduled maintenance. Click on this link to view specific time intervals and repairs for maintenance:

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Annually: Inspect Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Every 7,500 Miles: Inspect Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect Tire Wear Perform Tire Rotation Every 40,000 Miles Replace Spark Pus Every 120,000 miles or 120 months + every 60,000 miles or 60 Months after that: Check Coolant

DAILY INSPECTIONS

Every Time you Refuel: Check Brake Fluid Level ‘ Check Coolant Level Check Engine Oil Level Check Washer Fluid level At Least Monthly Check Tire Inflation Pressure At Least Twice a Year Coolant Engine Oil For the interior, it is best practice to keep your vehicle trash free. No one likes to be a passenger (or a buyer!) of a garbage-filled vehicle that reeks of forgotten McDonald’s french fries and cat hair. If any liquids have been spilled, clean the spill immediately or as fast as you can. Depending on the material, you’d need different cleaning solutions so make sure you do your research beforehand.

MAZDA CX-90 CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

As you’ve probably noticed, the Mazda CX-90 or any Mazda in general enjoys a hassle-free and painless ownership experience. As long as you properly follow scheduled maintenance and don’t drive like you’re in a constant drag race (why is it always the white BMWs?), your CX-90 will last you well over 200,000 miles. We have plenty of 2024 Mazda CX-90 in stock at Safford Mazda Chantilly. Come in and take a test drive today.

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