Alternator OEM KIA or OEM Mazda

I was able to remove/replace the alternator on my Mazda CX-5 without removing any parts as has been mentioned.

I Had a 200k mile 2011 Soul and didn't have any major issues. 3k mile oil change, 3-5 yr battery change, some tire change, alternator replaced at 190k.

I have a 2013 Soul !. Got it about 2 years ago. Very reliable, only had one issue and that was the alternator going out on me a few weeks ago. 182k miles on it. It doesn\u2019t consume oil at the same pace others mention. It does currently idle a little rough, but Not terribly.

Please, genuine alternators are only like $30 more and you won't suffer these issues. And also they last.

I went and got a Mazda one off of Moss bc I was sick of AutoZone remanned ones blowing up. It's plenty nice for stock electrical load

Labor time is like .7 on the RX8 alternator if I remember my time at Mazda right… imma say like 900 or so for labor is a rip

HAVE a 2022 CX30 @ 79,000 miles. Alternator went out today

Just a shitty alternator

My 2020 Mazda cx30 has a bad alternator at 47,000 miles. Bought this car about a month and a half ago. Wondering if this is a typical thing for Mazdas alternators to go out fast.

Have been burned by aftermarket alternators. I'll spend the money for an OEM every time.