wow thats a lot of miles is this your daily? i have the same with 3500 miles. i have a second car that just wont die so im trying to use that as much as i can first.
I just saw a coworkers CX 50 in the parking lot that looks identical to yours. The door pieces you showed stick out on both of their doors. When things like that are visible and clear to see, I have to wonder what other quality issues I’m not seeing.
Thank you for your video. I like the quality control point of view. I will be test driving a cx-50 this weekend. But ngl, this video has me rethinking if it's a viable option.
I don’t want to deter away from the car. But I also just wanna make you aware to pay attention. I honestly absolutely love this car despite some of the quirks. Definitely happy I got it
I have had three Mazda’s and all with no major issues, just normal wear and tear. I had a built in Japan 2014 3 sGT sedan for 7 years. Traded that in for a 2021 CX30 Turbo Premium Plus, built in Mexico. I had the CX30 for 2 years and 8 months, again no issues. She had 48K on her. I only traded her in because I wanted something a bit larger. I wasn’t looking at getting a new car, it just happened. And when the time comes after the CX50, I will most like just get a newer version.
It has nothing to do with made in America. Most Camrys, Corollas, RAV4s are made in America, and they are mostly all bulletproof. The main problem here is, one should be wary when thinking about purchasing an all new vehicle, within the first model year or two. These bad quality issues are usually ironed out by the second and third model years. So my advice, avoid buying the first model year of an all new design.
@@blakespower My 2020 Japan-built Corolla SE Sedan 6-MT (built in late 2019 pre-covid) was a mess & the most problematic vehicle that I have owned in over 40 years. I ditched it after only 2 years & 10K miles due to all the problems & defects with it. Purchased a Mexico-built 2022 Mazda CX-30 CE to replace it & haven't had any problems or issues whatsoever for over 2 years now. It's all a roll of the dice with all brands these days, regardless of where it is assembled. Too much crazy tech-bloat.
The Corolla Cross that is built at that same new Huntsville, AL plant as the CX-50 also seems to have an abundance of quality/build issues. Sounds like that build location needs to get its act together.
This is the real reason why we shouldn’t bring the production to United States. Higher labor cost and lower quality, who in the world would want that? I’m all for employing Americans only if they actually produce something that has quality! Hopefully it’s a first year model thing!
Also I always lease so in a year or two even though my leases is 3 years, I always work a new deal and they put me in a new car with a few bucks more a month and zero down so I give them the car as a used car and I get a new car 😅 so I’m not going to waste time honestly
Mazda build in Shade , it took them 2 years to find people to work at AL plant and now this quality of assembly is not even close to Japan . I think Mexico maybe better but Japan build Mazda is a real Mazda . Who know if Quality of assembly will ever match Japan .
American auto factory workers really need to improve their professional quality and be more dedicated, rather than just thinking about striking for higher wages every day. If this car was assembled in Japan, these problems wouldn't exist. The assembly quality at Tesla's American factories is also significantly worse than at their Chinese factories.
The door trims looks like an engineering problem, nothing to do with assembly. 90% of the quality issues are engineering problems, rush to market before the vehicle is ready.
My Hiroshima built eight year old CX-9 is still flawless. Cheers.
Cx9 is so nice!
I have a 2024 Turbo Premium Plus bought on 12/2/23. I just went over 9,000 miles and I have no issues at all so far.
Amazing!
I’m at 10k and mechanically she’s a dream
wow thats a lot of miles is this your daily? i have the same with 3500 miles. i have a second car that just wont die so im trying to use that as much as i can first.
@@topz333 she’s my daily but I’ll be having another car soon
I just saw a coworkers CX 50 in the parking lot that looks identical to yours. The door pieces you showed stick out on both of their doors. When things like that are visible and clear to see, I have to wonder what other quality issues I’m not seeing.
It just depends on luck I suppose.
I super glued mine 😂it worked!!
Haha I might need to just be more careful with the glue. I almost glued seals together 😂
Thank you for your video. I like the quality control point of view. I will be test driving a cx-50 this weekend. But ngl, this video has me rethinking if it's a viable option.
I don’t want to deter away from the car. But I also just wanna make you aware to pay attention. I honestly absolutely love this car despite some of the quirks. Definitely happy I got it
I have had three Mazda’s and all with no major issues, just normal wear and tear. I had a built in Japan 2014 3 sGT sedan for 7 years. Traded that in for a 2021 CX30 Turbo Premium Plus, built in Mexico. I had the CX30 for 2 years and 8 months, again no issues. She had 48K on her. I only traded her in because I wanted something a bit larger. I wasn’t looking at getting a new car, it just happened. And when the time comes after the CX50, I will most like just get a newer version.
I honestly love my cx 50 and plan on keeping it a long long time
I thought this would be overdramtic but mostly valid concerns. I might wait a few years before i trade my pathfinder. Hybrid version be good
Coming from me it’s not far fetched to say I’m dramatic 😂. But yes they are things that some may not care about but others will be a little peeved
made in america, get the cx-5 its made in Japan
It has nothing to do with made in America. Most Camrys, Corollas, RAV4s are made in America, and they are mostly all bulletproof. The main problem here is, one should be wary when thinking about purchasing an all new vehicle, within the first model year or two. These bad quality issues are usually ironed out by the second and third model years. So my advice, avoid buying the first model year of an all new design.
Lol my sister has a rav4 and they had to replace the roof rack. Sometimes you just get a funky one
I could but the cx5 didn’t provide me as much enjoyment
@@lennygarrison6836 I guess, but I like Japanese workers attention to quality assurance
@@blakespower My 2020 Japan-built Corolla SE Sedan 6-MT (built in late 2019 pre-covid) was a mess & the most problematic vehicle that I have owned in over 40 years. I ditched it after only 2 years & 10K miles due to all the problems & defects with it. Purchased a Mexico-built 2022 Mazda CX-30 CE to replace it & haven't had any problems or issues whatsoever for over 2 years now. It's all a roll of the dice with all brands these days, regardless of where it is assembled. Too much crazy tech-bloat.
The Corolla Cross that is built at that same new Huntsville, AL plant as the CX-50 also seems to have an abundance of quality/build issues. Sounds like that build location needs to get its act together.
Arg and I’d agree
Demographics of the workforce.
This is the real reason why we shouldn’t bring the production to United States. Higher labor cost and lower quality, who in the world would want that? I’m all for employing Americans only if they actually produce something that has quality!
Hopefully it’s a first year model thing!
My first cx50 was way better. This is a 2024
Also I always lease so in a year or two even though my leases is 3 years, I always work a new deal and they put me in a new car with a few bucks more a month and zero down so I give them the car as a used car and I get a new car 😅 so I’m not going to waste time honestly
Leased my first one and drove it a lot and then loved it but the payment was higher to buy the lease
Japan made Mazda 3 also suffers issues with door seals and pillar fit. Good car but doesn’t feel it will last a long time
Fingers crossed!
Mazda build in Shade , it took them 2 years to find people to work at AL plant and now this quality of assembly is not even close to Japan . I think Mexico maybe better but Japan build Mazda is a real Mazda . Who know if Quality of assembly will ever match Japan .
I agree. Japan has the quality. But that’s why other models are available. This cx50 is amazing though
Try a heat gun and bend it in a little.
I’ve thought about it but they seem to be sensitive
But we will see lol
American auto factory workers really need to improve their professional quality and be more dedicated, rather than just thinking about striking for higher wages every day. If this car was assembled in Japan, these problems wouldn't exist. The assembly quality at Tesla's American factories is also significantly worse than at their Chinese factories.
If it was assembled in Japan correct.
The door trims looks like an engineering problem, nothing to do with assembly.
90% of the quality issues are engineering problems, rush to market before the vehicle is ready.
The B pillars yes I agree. However the door panels that was just carelessness
And yes definitely agree it was rushed
Built in USA
Yep. Still love it tho
made in Alabama... Go figure
Welp