Squeaky rear wiper (x2)

mpkav

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2015 CX-5 GT
The rear wiper that came on my 2015 CX-5 started squeaking after about 6 months of ownership. I ignored it for a while but after about a year it was streaking so I replaced it with an OEM blade at the dealership. Well, this one started squeaking immediately after driving away. I have cleaned the window, used a clay bar kit, cleaned the blade with rubbing alcohol, nothing seems to work. Is this a common occurrence with our CX-5s? Should I get an aftermarket blade? The front wipers are the original blades and have never made a sound and still clean perfectly fine.
 
Is it common? No. I don't recall hearing this complaint on this site before. Never an issue with my 2013. It is odd though.
 
The wiper blade should be perpendicular to the glass. If not, you can tweak the wiper arm to correct the alignment.
 
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