We had a very disappointing experience with Kramer Mazda - Jeff
We had a very disappointing experience with Kramer Mazda regarding a warranty issue on our 2025 Mazda CX-5, which we purchased used from House of Cars but is still fully covered under Mazda warranty.
A few days after owning the vehicle, we began receiving constant dashboard warnings saying “Key Fob Not Detected” — multiple times a day, even with the key fob inside the vehicle.
We brought the vehicle to Kramer Mazda. weeks before this appointment. They replaced the battery and advised us to monitor it, but still they recommended scheduling a full service appointment for today.
When my wife arrived for that appointment, she was suddenly told that we had to pay $169 for diagnostics just for them to inspect the issue. We questioned this because the vehicle is under warranty, and the problem is clearly ongoing and not caused by us. Still, they insisted we needed to pay if found no issue (as if they know already that no issue will be found)
We agreed only because we were confident the issue exists and wanted it properly diagnosed.
After the inspection, they told us “nothing is wrong,” did not offer any real solution, and still demanded payment. Meanwhile, the same error message continues to appear even right after picking the vehicle. If the problem is still happening, then clearly something is wrong, either with the key fob, the receiver, or the vehicle’s electronics.
What made the experience worse was the attitude. When we tried to explain our situation, the staff, including the manager, were dismissive, unhelpful, and showed no willingness to assist or find a proper resolution. Instead of showing care or exploring options (like replacing the key fob, which is usually covered under warranty), they simply repeated their policy and insisted on payment.
Even contacting Mazda Customer Support after that incident didn’t help. Instead of supporting us as customers with a legitimate warranty concern, they also insisted on the diagnostic fee.
We left feeling frustrated, unheard, and still dealing with the exact same issue we came in for.
This experience really damaged our trust in the dealership. I hope Mazda Canada sees reviews like this and improves how warranty issues and customer concerns are handled, especially when the customer is clearly experiencing a recurring problem.
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