Mahindra XUV500 Questions & Answers
Can I put a normal battery in a Mahindra
Yes around 720cca car battery. A 85ah to 90ah lead acid battery is what is recommended. A agm lead acid battery is better and will last longer. If your in a pinch there are some old stock agm batteries for 110 plus postage on ebay listed as blemished batteries which are as they say. They will come charged up with warranty as they are from battery store in brisbane or the gold coast, if i remember. Also if you own or know someone with a 12v car battery charger, you could ask them to charge your old 1 and see if its still any good
Hi does anyone know where I can buy a towbar for my 2012 XUV500 W8. I have tried everywhere in Queensland but there isn't any?? Has anyone got a picture of one or diagram/plans and I will get one made. Thanks
Copy and paste if the internet address cant be clicked on. Theres someone with a xuv500 for sale with a unfitted towbar for $500 extra. They might sell it by itself. There in Home hill. external link
I have xuv 500 ,2017 diesel model. I am going for 40 days vacation and the car won't br running during that period. Will there be any problems with the engine later?
If you buy a liquid moly type additive for the engine oil to stay on the moving parts of your engine and a fuel additive for diesel to keep the injectors clean and fuel free from any growth and run it in your car for a day or 2 before you go. It will keep your fuel clean and your engine semi lubricated. Also disconnect 1 side of your battery before you go or buy a cheap little maintenance charger and keep it hooked up to your battery to keep it at its best. Uses very little power. Yes its better to have someone start your car and take it around the block at least once a week. But it will be fine without
Can you please advise me how to STOP the MALFUNCTION with my 2016 model Mahindra XUV500 Diesel W8 with Automatic Transmission. Registered 1GCF110
This has been Serviced Regularly by Bunbury Mahindra and recently completed 148,000 Klms. Despite having the option to use Manual Gear Shifting this vehicle has almost always been driven in “Automatic Mode” and performed with exceptional fuel economy.
I had heard an occasional mild thump (which sounded like it may come from the Transaxle) , usually when Decelerating to STOP or Accelerating from a STATIONARY position …..and then it may not present itself again and operate normally for Hundreds of Kilometres.
A few weeks ago, when reversing out of my driveway there was a loud thump, I went into Drive and the sound was replicated before I changed direction.
I stopped immediately and was entertained with a barrage of Dash Lights including:- • Malfunction Indicator Lamp • Vehicle Armed Status Lamp • AVDD Lamp • Check Engine Lamp • OBD Check Lamp • Odometer/Tripmeter flashes ERROR • Speedometer & Tachometer Needles oscillated wildly. As a result, I contacted Bunbury Mahindra (Jones Boys) to have the malfunction investigated/repaired but from the moment I started the vehicle to proceed to the Dealership, it functioned as it should and the same must have happened when the Workshop checked the vehicle because their only analysis was that it could be due to the Battery.
I had Battery World check the Battery…. They couldn’t fault it and suggested I check the Acid Level.
I did as they suggested and discovered 5 of the 6 Battery Cells were low so I purchased some Distilled Water, topped up the battery, totally disconnected the battery and hooked it up to my Battery Charger for 2 hours. The vehicle performed perfectly for a short time before reverting to “It's Old Tricks!”
After I PARK the vehicle, its “ANYBODY’S GUESS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT”.
I drove 135 klm to Pinjarra about 2 weeks ago, everything worked perfectly until I started the engine to return home about 5 hours later, then the vehicle would only operate in Limp Home Mode so I had no choice but to DRIVE (in 5th gear) at about 90klm/hour.
Mysteriously, after the first hour the LHM suddenly switched off, the Dash Warning Lights disappeared and I was able continue the next 15 klms in DRIVE as NORMAL.
As a result, I decided “Enough is Enough” and organised to have a NEW BATTERY FITTED to the XUV500 at Jones Boys Bunbury Mahindra Dealership... and clearly there was more to the problem than the need for A NEW BATTERY because the XUV500 continued playing all it’s old tricks and ONE MORE because NOW.....the only way to stop the Vehicle Armed Status Lamp is to DISCONNECT the Battery! . I took the vehicle back to Bunbury Mahindra in LHM last Tuesday. Their mechanics have worked many hours trying to discover what is causing the problem without success. They still have the vehicle at their Workshop while they are waiting and hoping for an appointment with an independent Vehicle Electronic Specialist. Does anyone have any GOOD ADVICE on HOW TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM?
I have a 2016 Diesel Mahindra XUV500 Automatic AWD that has just completed 144,000Klm, of which 60,000 klms was towing a 18 ft, 2 tonne Caravan. It has been very reliable and fuel efficient averaging 9Klm/litre with the Caravan and 13klms/litre without it and still on the original battery. Without warning, last Thursday I reversed slowly out of my driveway, heard a "Minor Clunk" from the back axle area followed by a barrage of Dashboard Lights warning of 7 malfunctions including Engine, Brakes, ABS, Battery, AWD and the Tacho and Speedo were oscillating continuously so I cancelled my trip. Several hours later after studying the Owners Manual I tested the vehicle again with the same result, so managed to get a Booking at the local dealership Friday afternoon. Assuming I would be in Limp Home Mode, I allowed plenty of time and when I started the vehicle, NONE of the Warning Lights were Flashing, so I travelled about 10 klms to the Dealership. Everything worked perfectly, they tested the vehicle on their computer, took it for a Test Drive and told me they suspected it could be due to a failing cell in the battery and I Drove home. A couple of hours later I hopped in the XUV again to go shopping and a repeat of Flashing Lights together with Limp Home Mode. I took the Vehicle to Battery Retailer, the battery tested well but I came home in Limp Home Mode. I have also had a well qualified neighbor test the battery and some circuits today and he believes I have a computer problem but concedes that battery cells can be intermittent.
Where to from here? Has anybody got a simple or any answer to my problem?
Hi we also have a 2016 XUV500 FWD only Manual and had fault lights come on. Had RAA come to check it out and as always fault had corrected it self . After several months of bashing head against a wall, as we now don't have a Mahindra dealer ship in S.A. I sent emails and phone calls to Mahindra Australia In Qld. to finally be told once your battery gets below a certain voltage some faults start to appear even though the battery isn't completely flat. We replaced the battery and haven't had any more issues for last couple of years. Hope this helps you out.
Good day Gear info only displays in neutral while driving and speedo cruise not working Sometimes its shows. Any ideas?
Are you still happy with your car.
Yes, after 2.5 years , 30K kms. the car still hasn't missed a beat.
Hell no. I have the 2014/15 series 1 and still waiting for mahindra Brisbane to approve rust repairs under the rear hatch where the roof meets the back of the body. It has swollen rust between the join. Also the bottom of drivers door had a mahindra branded paper in it that was blocking up the door drain holes leaving a large rust hole under it. Diff still leaking. 2nd gear still hard to get in until warmed up. Had it in at Ford for 2 weeks to get warranty parts put in. Drivers seat bottom and cover, a bulb seat belt and diff seal. So i asked for the 50k service to be done at the same time. It took a couple of hours after i arrived 2 weeks later to do the service while I sat there. The new driver seat and belt still sitting there even though they knew it was for my car. They didnt install. So wasted money on 2 weeks rental car for my car to sit there doing nothing as they had threaded the radiator drain bolt and didn't get a replacement for 2 weeks. Great car, a bit bumpy on any road lol. But service in australia sucks. Should of had a new door painted and replaced by now and God knows how they can fix rust in the body joins properly. Have waited years to be able to sell it. Wanted the new model but have been stuck with this for 3 more years and its not worth anything now.
Thanks , sounds like steer clear.
My rear air-con is working but the front only sometimes works. Dealer told me I had to get a whole new panel costing over $700. I don't believe him. What could be the problem?
Mines going in to be fixed after new years. If ive had the air con on and get out to do shopping etc. When i get back in it isnt doing anything.. no air blowing out at all even though its on...until i go over a bump like a pot hole or speed hump, then it comes on as normal. Doesnt happen all the time. I would guess a loose wire. But dont know yet
Mine does that too. I think it's only a loose wire also. I'm going to take mine to another aoutoelectrician. See what they say. No dealer for me. They're terrible up here in Cairns
Let me know how you get on. Thanks
What is the download weith on the mahindra xuv500 2.2d?
Tow-ball download weight is 160kg
What is price of tow bar for mahindra SUV 500
I have 2012 xuv500 I think the rear diff is on the way out. Can someone tell me the cost of replacement in Australia?
John, I don't have an answer for you about the rear diff. What I have 2018 XUV 500, W8 petrol and it drives as well as any Japanese cars I had before.
Did you have any luck with pricing? As im currently having issues with mine, i was told by dealership there was a recall few years ago but as mine is 11 years old(bought second hand from mahindra dealer) mine wont be covered
Hi i have a 2012 mahindra xuv 500 fwd . Im wondering if anyone can tell me how to fit or where to attach a complete tow pack please?
Any towbar place can fit if ford/mahindra is to expensive. Factory towbars usually are attached better than aftermarket ones and theres a trick to being able to do up the nuts. Have you got the fitting kit with it. Im pretty sure it has parts that attach under the floor. I will look when i get home.
Can i tow a caravan with a xuv 500 ?
It all depends how heavy the caravan is. We towed a 800kg camper trailer 2,000kms and it did it easy. I also towed a car on a car trailer once that would have been just under its maximum tow capacity. It did the job but I feel 1,500kgs is about the maximum you would want to tow any long distance or regularly to ensure the car isn't working too hard.
I have been towing an 18 foot caravan (5.5 metres) with gross loaded weight of 1,800 Kg and ball load of 140 Kg with trips spanning all of Australia during 4.5 years of XUV500 ownership. Average 10 Kilometres per Litre of fuel. No over heating in the hottest conditions. Reliability excellent. The rated tow weight or load is 2,500 Kg and 160 Kg on the tow ball. But I would recommend maximum of 2,000 Kg as the 330 Nm of torque is marginal when starting on a steep slope or getting stuck behind a crawling truck in hilly country.
mahindra xuv500 spareparts is availables or not in melboune australia .?how is this car ?
Hi, does any one can suggest me where can i get the side steps fitted to XUV 500 (2016) in perth ???or can we get them in Ebay ??? pls let me know ..i had been to few 4X4 accessories shops , but no one has it or ready to get one .
Many thanks..
Our XUV 500 side steps were a package deal we got when we purchased the car. They were fitted by the dealership.
I have the side steps but I got them from Mahindra on delivary. However I am in India but check with a M&M dealer in Perth.
Is it available in automatic?
Hi Aj
It doesn't come in Automatic yet
Not at the moment,they are planning to make it ,but I will not buy an automatic before making sure it is reliable.I know mahindra since I was a school boy,they are excellent with manuel vehicles.
I think the 2015/2016 models will have the option
They released an automatic version last week. Should be in australia early next year. Google XUV 500 Automatic.
6-speed automatic transmission now available in Australia.
Yes it's on Road ....Mine is Auto..
Looks good....
Is mahindra xuv 500 w8 has gearbox problem?
Nope. Its good as gold. No gearbox issues known so far. I constantly review and research about this car here and overseas. Nothing reported.
110,000 Kilometre Service due soon and the six speed manual transmission has no problems, and the XUV500 has towed a caravan or large boat regularly. My only issue is minor, that the lower gear ratios are a little too high for steep hill starts with trailers attached to vehicle.
Now over 170,000 Kilometres travelled and quite a lot towing and gearbox not a problem.
Have been looking everywhere to try and find the cars download weight limit on the towball and can't seem to find it. I am aware the towing capacity is 2500kgs, just paid off my caravan which has a ball weight of 182kgs and was looking at the XUV500.
Thanks if anyone could help? :)
Yes 2,500 Kgs with trailer brakes permitted, ball download is 160 Kgs from memory, not enough for your requirements. In my opinion the manufacturer's ball loading is right, the XUV500 should not have any more download.
I'm looking at buying a SUV not sure what to get can anyone help? I live in the country and roads are ordinary so want something that will do the job
Hi Pam, If you are looking for a diesel SUV and like to get decent mileage, I would recommend Toyota RAV 4 diesel. If you need space Ford Territory and if you need something cheap and willing to drive manual then Mahindra XUV 500 is a good suv. All the above mentioned cars are Euro 4 standard and the spares are usually cheap.
If cost is not a factor and you prefer to keep it for only few years then you can go for any other make with Euro 5 engines.
Pam, the XUV500 is an excellent country road SUV, I live in and travel extensively the country, in 18-months 70,000 Km in all states except NT, includes Tas. Excellent ride and handling. After the 70 Km book service this week a mechanic commented on how good the condition of the vehicle underneath is and generally, for example no oil leaks and no faults obvious. Average country fuel consumption 6 Litres/100 Km and towing a caravan 9-10 Litres/100 Kms. City running occasionally around 7 Litres/100 Kms. I intend to replace mine with a new XUV500 in a couple of years time.
Thanks for the info will look at the Mahindra but what about spare parts, not a lot of dealers around if something goes wrong
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