Mazda Creaks When Accelerating
Some owners of 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles may complain about a creaking noise when driving through a dip or bump in the road while accelerating.
This occurs when the vehicle is cold and cannot be duplicated once the vehicle is at normal operating temperature. The creaking noise may be caused by the No. 4 engine mount. The noise can easily be mistaken for suspension-related components and may be very difficult to diagnose. If the No. 4 engine mount is replaced for this concern, allow the vehicle to completely cool before road testing.
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Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
