Wiper Blades not made for a 2018 CX5?
- Thread starter CX5Nut
- Start date
- :
- 2014 & 2019 CX-5 Touring(s)
Correct. But the OEM-specific arms ARE available from non-OEM manufacturers.
UPDATE: Here I did a quick search for you:
Question for 2019 CX-5 owners about wipers
Rain-X made mine bounce and dance. Horrible. Stopped using it and I just use Turtle Wax Shine n Seal. it works better, lasts longer, and no dancing wipers. Same - I had the exact same experience.
- :
- Plano, Texas, USA
Yes gen-2 CX-5 uses proprietary hook which is a little difficult to find right now. If you’re satisfied about the performance of these OEM “beam” wiper blades, you can try cheaper rubber inserts. Since there’re so many complaints on gen-2 OEM wiper blades, you can also try Bosch AeroTwin part # 3397014398 which comes with 24/18 pair. Bosch AeroTwin series are designed to exactly meet OEM specs, hence no special hook adapter is needed.
2017 CX-5 GT wipers sucks...
The inserts seem dirt cheap compared to entire wiper replacements.
rockethead26
2019 CX-5 Reserve
- :
- N. Arizona @ 7000'
Sometimes the simple fix is the best fix.
- :
- Plano, Texas, USA
And I always lift and re-sit the wiper blades making the rubber inserts parked in different direction to offset such problem.
Just an update. Found the Rain-X Latitude Blades fit. Got them at Walmart for $16 each. Make sure PTA is listed on the back of the package, and when you install them use the directions for NARROW PTA. Still hard to get on especially the passenger side. But they seem to work fine!
- :
- Plano, Texas, USA
For $16 EACH on Rain-X, I’d definitely get cheaper OEM style Bosch AeroTwin blades part # 3397014398 which offers no-hassle installation.
Thanks for the post. It got me thinking: Is this a case that we search in vain for aftermarket options when the dealer OEM parts are a good price or only marginally more expensive?
You need to be aware that there are people who say the OEM wiper blades (beam style on 2017 - newer CX-5) do not perform, especially in snow. So, many here are looking for anything but OEM.
FWIW a summary of the OEM (dealer) options is below. There is blade insert option for the front wipers. Heck, I wasn't aware that the beam style blades had a replaceable insert. I'll have to look into that for the ultimate cheap replacement option. List prices are shown - but you'll probably be able to find these for less from online sources:
OEM options 2017-2020 CX-5:
KB7W-67-330B Front left blade $22 list
KD2W-67-330 Front right blade $15 list
TK48-67-333 front left blade insert $9 list
TK78-67-333 front right blade insert $8 list
KD47-67-330 rear wiper blade $17 list
G22E-67-333 rear wiper blade insert – rubber portion only $6 list
KD47-67-332 rear wiper blade “plate” – metal rails that run on each side of the blade insert $10 list
You need to be aware that there are people who say the OEM wiper blades (beam style on 2017 - newer CX-5) do not perform, especially in snow. So, many here are looking for anything but OEM.
FWIW a summary of the OEM (dealer) options is below. There is blade insert option for the front wipers. Heck, I wasn't aware that the beam style blades had a replaceable insert. I'll have to look into that for the ultimate cheap replacement option. List prices are shown - but you'll probably be able to find these for less from online sources:
OEM options 2017-2020 CX-5:
KB7W-67-330B Front left blade $22 list
KD2W-67-330 Front right blade $15 list
TK48-67-333 front left blade insert $9 list
TK78-67-333 front right blade insert $8 list
KD47-67-330 rear wiper blade $17 list
G22E-67-333 rear wiper blade insert – rubber portion only $6 list
KD47-67-332 rear wiper blade “plate” – metal rails that run on each side of the blade insert $10 list
Last edited:
- :
- 2014 & 2019 CX-5 Touring(s)
I think you have a typo here... Front right blade should be KD2W-67-330 (0 at the end, not 3)
mazdadude
ZOOOOOOOOOM ZOOOOOOOOOM
- :
- '16.5 Mazda CX-5 Touring
With my last 3 CX-5's, and the OEM wiper blade assemblies, I prefer just replacing the inserts with the OEM inserts.
Whenever I notice windshield wipers degrading, first I wipe and clean the blade inserts twice with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. You will see all of the debris (oil, exhaust, road dirt, bug guts, nuclear fallout, etc.) as well as the degraded and oxidized old rubber come off of the insert onto your cleaning towel. Those alcohol cleansing cloth from the Dr. office or first aid kits work great, and typically I can clean them 2 or 3 times over several years before the blades need replacing.
Aftermarket blades I have noticed can sometimes come coated in shiny teflon or graphite type coating that works good, but can not be cleaned or resurfaced as I do with the plain rubber inserts.
- :
- Central Virginia
- :
- 2019 CX-5 Reserve
Just so it does not get lost in the shuffle, folks have found direct-replacement (Mazda connector) wiper blades at NAPA. The going opinion is that they are made by TRICO. And if there's a problem, you can actually walk in and talk to a human being!
- :
- 2019 CX-5 GTR
