Mazda3 and CX‑5 owners commonly report clunks, rattles, uneven tire wear, poor handling, or steering looseness as vehicle mileage increases due to worn suspension components such as stabilizer bar links, control arm bushings, and struts.
What needs to be repaired or replaced
Suspension Wear and Noise Problems require a close inspection of the suspension, replacement of any worn sway‑bar links, bushings, control arms, struts, or wheel bearings, and finally a wheel alignment to restore proper handling and tire wear.