2018 Mazda CX-5

transmission

The Mazda bucked at low speed in city driving and the automatic transmission whined in gears 1-3 at low speed.

First, the engine / transmission combo is  barely adequate.

For others, the acceleration and shifting issues may cause some hesitation.

Concealed engine and transmission problems on brand new Cx 5 Mazda lie and have not repaired.

the shifting by this automatic transmission is so smooth you have to put window down so you can hear the engine to even detect it.

It is nice because I am coming from a cvt transmission that I don't like its a Corolla.

I will be taking it back to see if they can reset the transmission.

Very jerky during shifting which seems to be all the time.

failure

Engine failed and Mazda replaced the intake manifold.

Bad deal Mazda’s they have transmissions fail a lot on new cars.

Mazda asked the dealer to perform a software issue which failed to rectify the problem.

noise

One complaint - the factory equipped tires are noisy.

All safety features or warning can be changed to sounds, vibrations or off.

Go with a Honda and Toyota at least they won't tell you they built the car to make noise when you have a passenger in it.

The engine is more efficient; I recently got 32 miles per gallon on a road trip, and that given the car is heavier due to additional noise insulation.

These tires are so noisy that on a very uneven road, you cannot even hear the radio.

After doing research and driving my wife's CX3 I decided to trade in my noisy rattling 2015 RAV4.

Also, the seals on the bottom of the door wrap under to keep dirt and noise out better.

brake

I had almost 3 crashes because the radar cruise failed and i had to punch the brakes and nearly missed the car in front.

I came upon one instance where the vehicle in front was coming to a stop and my CX-5 actually stopped my vehicle without me having to even touch the brake,

No touching the brake or using the gas pedal.

button with foot on the brake, engine turned over as normal, but did not start.

CONS - hesitates when pulling away at stop sign, brakes seem soft, front seat cushion is short for a tall person, rear styling is blah/cheap looking.

At 17,000 miles, I have to replace the brakes and rotors on both axles.

Then after 2 weeks and 300 miles the brake warning came on until shut off and then restart caused shaking and Icon check engine at dealer.

radio

I usually listen to Pandora radio and the Bluetooth will sometimes disconnect and won't read my phone for some reason (it has happened with both my iPhone and android phones).

buttons and knobs on the dash, they take up half the center console with this big, bulky knob that controls the settings, radio, nav, etc.

The basic radio doesn't have the wattage to really make the stereo thump.

Sirius radio not available on this model, center armrest is too low and too far back for my liking and wheels are ugly and dirty looking in my opinion.

Tech: The Bose sound system has surround sound with a center channel.

parallel-parking

My criteria were the following: great AWD and decent ground clearance for handling unplowed snow, small enough to regularly parallel park in the city, SUPER reliable, and comfortable enough for long road trips.

-no remote start
-no self parallel parking
-no memory for autohold
-if you open door on D mode, car won't engage auto hold, it drives.

There has been minimal adjustment between my older and smaller Mazda3 and the new CX-5 when it comes to u-turns and parallel parking.

comfortable

Love this car--has a nice dark blue exterior, and white leather seats---so comfortable.

The CX-5 is comfortable, spacious, attractive, drives well, and has all the bells and whistles.

Well appointed interior, very comfortable ride and user-friendly knobs and controls.

It's very comfortable for 4 people and hey, it drives like a Mazda.

Very sporty handling yet comfortable ride.

I really love the car and how comfortable it is.

I highly recommend the Mazda CX5 for any person looking for a two row SUV with comfort, good fuel mileage, best styling inside and outside and all the safety equipment available.

It’s like they have thought of everything to make you comfortable and safe

feature

It accelerates well and there are so many important features that make driving it both fun and safe.

This vehicle is well worth the money if you want value and the newest safety features.

Best of all these features I found in this price range.

The style, leg room, amenities & performance have made me extremely happy with my purchase.

This is one of the funnest vehicles i have ever owned i own two a premium package gt in red and a silver base model.

Auto-hatch closer is the option you never knew you needed and can never live without.

The carplay functionality for the display is awesome and the safety features are super helpful.

I really appreciate the options Mazda gives you over controlling the way the engine performs.

This car is comfortable, handles well, is relatively quiet compared to other models in its class, has loads of safety features, and has - hands down - the best sound system of any car I've owned.

safety

Quick, responsive handling, ultra-smooth 6 speed transmission, safety and entertainment system are incredible, attention to detail in all of the interior styling is awesome, and overall reliability and quality meets or exceeds Toyota and Honda.

It is comfortable, extremely safety conscious, nimble,  and honestly, fun to drive!

Purchased car for safety equipment and price/value, 18 months later, the safety equipment is definitely worth it.

but nothing compares to this vehicle from safety, reliability, ease of the infotainment controls, the quiet cabin, comfort, etc.

It was as close as I could get in size, features ( not counting the new safety features and heads-up display) that I could find without spending &#36;35,000 to &#36;50,000.

I like all the safety features, which also gave me a discount on my insurance,

interior

Interior has a sophisticated and classy feel.

It drives nice, is quiet and is beautiful inside.

We have a Black for exterior & interior which looks stunning.

it is very sporty looking and the design creates such an illusion that if you park side by side with a cx-9 they almost look the same size until your inside.

Oh, and the fact that it always works, has a roomy interior and lots of how do you say zoom zoom is a nice bonus.

Super smooth drive, comfortable and modern interior.

I've had my CX-5 for over a year and it has great handling, provides a smooth ride, continues to look great inside and out, and had plenty of space in back to accommodate 2 huge suitcases and 4 fair size duffel bags.

Interior fit for a premium vehicle in grand touring version.

2017 Ford Edge

I do kind of think it was the specific vehicle as there were a lot of clicking noises after I turned the engine off after driving.

2.0 liter eco boost engines are cracking between cylinders and ford isn't covering them mine has 64,350 miles on it now junk still owe on it.

It got a little noisy at about 20,000 miles.

The wind noise is loud and horrific on the passenger side.

We put a lot of  mileage on our cars and after going the hybrid route decided it was time to get rid of the noisy drive and all the bumps.

Cabin noise- it’s noisy at 50mph or greater.

I have owned a 2017 Edge and it has a nasty rattle in the dash.

not what you should get on $41,000 vehicle loud, wind noises .

Too many squeeks and rattles developed after 4K miles.

but was unable to permanently correct the creaking noises and the door was only partially corrected.

I would also stay away from CVT transmissions.

I have maintained this car meticulously and there should be no reason for a bad trans.

The transmission seems to lurch at low speeds.

There are a few things to complain about, the transmission occasionally has a clunk or two and I find all infotainment systems to be contorted,

Select shift transmission isn't user friendly.

Consume much gas for no powerful, delay in transition shifting,

The transmission started acting  up then went out.

I love the eco-boost feature for better gas mileage, the hands free hatch opener, the self parallel park feature, front camera and heat & cool seats.

I love the parallel park, lane assit and speed control with preset distance.

I particularly like the ride comfort and handling.

Smooth, quiet ride, great acceleration, spacious and comfortable.

Performance, comfort, reliability, bells & whistles and more.

It's relatively new, the awd sport model and came with the 402a package along with cold weather package.

Do your homework on specific make, model and options is best advice

Its a  nice looking vehicle with great features that will enhance my weekend and road trip adventures.

Not too big, not too small, and has so many nice features.

Phone connect features are user friendly.

It has so many features that make it a joy to drive.

My Edge is so easy for me to get in and out of, is very comfortable and has features on it such as voice text messaging and apple car play that I have found to be very useful.

Love all the technology features this vehicle has.

ride

Great riding and comfortable performance SUV.

I love my Edge, so comfortable with a smooth ride.

room

Plenty of luggage room, comfortable front seat [even on log trips], and quiet at highway speeds.

Lots of interior room and the seats are comfortable and because it sits a little higher it is easy to get in and out of  the vehicle.

I am 6 ft 6 in tall and I have plenty room to spare in both the front and rear seats.

This car is large enough to hold 3 car seats with sufficient trunk space, yet it drives smoothly like a sedan.

Overall, the car is very comfortable and roomy with plenty of luggage space, which is why we went with this model.

Great performance, comfort, room, drivability and technology.

Very comfy, good performance, good fuel economy and lots of cargo space.

With having 3 children, I still find that I have ample room for passengers and cargo.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime

small-size

The trunk and glove compartment are small,

The car rides nice, easy to get in and out, cargo room a little smaller than I would like

Also, the so-called middle seat in the Volt is so uncomfortable that it would only be OK for a small child traveling a short distance.

Of course there are some cons, here is the short list: navigation just sucks, very small cargo space, only 2 seats on a back, no android/iPhone integration whatsoever, crippled "apps", poor design of air conditioning system.

The trunk space is smaller than a normal Prius,

lastly this car has developed an annoying rattle somewhere in the dashboard.

However, the noise level can be somewhat annoying when backing into a tight garage space,

but we ended up moving back to the midwest, and in the interim  drive many freeway miles, horrible highway ride, noisy to the point of wanting to jump out and abandon shop!

At a light off the line, it instantly, silently, shames the noise machines.

(3) Back-in parking assist's success is spotty (unlike the parallel parking which has never failed me).

Totally reliable, comfortable, quiet, super cheap to own.

The ride is very comfortable and quiet unlike the early Prius.

I really have loved the looks, comfort and fuel efficiency of this car.

Awesome car, styling, comforts, love the instant acceleration of the plug in power (first 23 miles) since I only get that much of electric only I often race other vehicles that think I am economy Prius.

On the plus side is the great gas mileage, comfortable seats and spacious cargo/trunk

It is better than that car in every way - better handling, much better fuel economy, better safety features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist, and better comfort.

It is a very good car especially for fuel saving, comfort and reliability.

Quiet comfortable ride with 70 mpg with hybrid + plugin makes me very happy.

fuel

The car rides great and with the plug in feature gives me an extra 25 miles gas free every time I plug in.

WHEN RUNNING ON GAS ONLY ANDKEEP IT UNDER 65 MI/HR YOU CAN GET 65 TO 80 MPG.

This car challenges you to break your own record for fuel economy

If you can recharge it at your destination you won't be buying much gas.

I really love the gas mileage, and this thing climbs over mountains like a breeze.

This is a better version of regular Prius with better energy efficient features.

but once you learn there are many features that are very helpful.

It had many features I love: plug in hybrid which runs up to 24 miles ALL ELECTRIC, and then continues to get 54 mpg thereafter.

Surprisingly a lot of plastic, for the money you pay, yet more options, technology, than I know how to operate.

It comes with most of the features I want.

I drive the first one to 200,000 miles plus and was enticed to new bluetooth technology for safety and a lot more safety features for increased visibilty, parking assist and other assistive features.

It has all the modern essential features and technology.

The grey and black interior is more suited to me compared to the shiny white option in the showroom.

mileage

During the entire time I owned it I averaged an incredible 98+ MPG.

Yes first 20 to 23 miles free, electric only, than a good 56 mpg after that.

Lots of power, battery charges overnight on 110v and I?m currently averaging over 100 mpg!

2013 Ford Escape

Had its oil change and changed the transmission fluid.

Built horrible died won't stand by their vehicles
Transmission had problems brought to dealership 3 times said they couldn't find any problems  this week found a puddle of tranny fluid under my car towed to dealership.

Less than 2 years later the transmission went out.

When I bought this car I was a little apprehensive because it does have high mileage two years in and I had to replace the transmission at a cost of &#36;5,000.

103,000 miles and I need a transmission 
Bad deal I did not think I would need major repairs so fast .

Transmission went out at 24000 and 87000 miles, door handle fell off, door paneling fell off and gets stuck when opening.

Vehicle had multiple recalls, transmission failure at 60000 miles, sunroof failure, rattles and creaks like a 100 year old rocking chair.

I also don't recommend it for road trips longer than 7+ hours as it just simply wears you out from the road noise and suspension.

The only reason it doesn't get 5 Stars is because it does have quite a bit of road noise,

The car rattles and creaks something horrible.

And there is a constant rattling in the dash.

After about a month of owning the Escape, I noticed it making a high pitched whining noise when accelerating.

• Noise:  Sound insulation / Road noise - very poor.

Huge back pain due to vibration and bouncy ride.

Ford will not stand behind the recall that should have been recalled and recalled and replaced.

Ford has tourque converter design issues that cause the things to fail.

Update second trans rebuilt by Ford failed after 40000 miles.

Had to replace the whole engine because the block cracked due to the failing coolant system.

Things that should last the life of the car have failed on this vehicle. 3.

but not limited to  faulty airbags, safety issues with the doors, faulty latch on the rear end door, battery acid leakage (not under warranty and caused $400 worth of damage under the hood.

On December 6th, 2016,  after only 62000 miles, the transmission failed.

battery

Even after I replaced my battery and starter  the car wouldn’t start If it sat for more than two days.

Now I have a phantom problem with something draining the battery.

The only problem I've had with this car is the excessive steps you need to complete to take to just simply put in coolant or even change the battery

If I have one complaint it is that the battery is a pain to replace.

You can't even change the battery without removing half the engine.

Factory battery must have been bad for quite some time,

I replace the battery and the warning doesn't go away.

The battery is in a position that is almost impossible for me to get out without taking an hour or two to disconnect all the wires, hoses, and cables necessary to just get the frickin battery out.

A few months later the "Hill start option not available" which cost more money to fix - and now the battery is dead (I can only assume that is what the problem is now).

but i'm not a fan of the cheap plastic interior not very solid like some previous vehicles in the past.

Alternator was replaced along with timing belt and water pump, also a&#47;c system and air compressor was shot!

The a/c works when it wants and the electrical affects everything from the windows to the doors and even the trunk which hasn't opened in 2 days despite my efforts!

Air conditioner has had to be recharged twice at garage, hubby finally put Stop-leak in it and it's been working.

I can't trust that this car is going to get me from point a to point b without over heating.

Really, the only fault I find with the interior design is that the air vents are awkwardly placed and it's a fight to get even one of them to point directly at me when I need air on a hot day.

Now a/c trashed $900+ for parts and Ford won't stand behind the extended warranty the dealer sold us.

Things like the radio volumn which was never satisfactory or an issue with the cooling system which took three days to fix.

I loved all of the technology that it offered, self parallel parking, navigation, blind spot monitoring.

Parallel parking is so easy, just drive up, stop give some gas and brake when needed.

When parallel parking or backing out of a space in a busy lot the alarm will be continuous.

It's roomy and comfortable even for a big guy like me.

AWD, plenty of goodies, high enough for comfort,