Cub Cadet
reviews and complaints

I replaced the bearings on one side of the mower deck.
All 4 of the bolts broke off, I knew they would because when you put steel bolts into an aluminum housing, they always break off. I pre heated them but they would not come out. All 4 broke. I am good enough that I was able to drill them out instead of having to buy another housing! The mower is a good mower but I have to replace 4 more #6204 bearings and an idler pulley. Send me the parts free so I dont have to drive 30 miles to get them. Or send me 2 bearing housings.

I purchased a Cub Cadet riding mower in April 2020. In July 2020 it stopped working at I took it to an authorized repair center. They had it a couple weeks. But apparently didn't fix it properly. In May 2021 the mower stopped working and I took it to another authorized repair center. They are unable to repair it because cub cadet does not have the parts needed for the repair. It is costing me $72 a week to have my lawn mowed while the mower is in the shop. I have waited literally hours on the cub cadet customer service phone number. I have managed to leave messages there and they don't call back. I'm a very frustrated and have no idea if this issue will ever be resolved. I wasted over $2000 on this mower

I bought model SC-500 HW on 6/29/2019 only two years ago. Every mowing season, it goes into the repair shop at Clermont County Equipment 1100 OH-131, Milford, OH [protected]. This year it went in for repair on April 05, 2021, for a lousy carburetor. The repair shop told me the cost for repair be almost 300.00 dollars ad will have to order the carburetor. Doesn't a Cub Cadet have a three-year warranty? It is now June 26, 2021, and Clermont County Equipment still has not repaired my lawnmower. According to them, they still haven't received the new carburetor. How can it take two months to receive a part? I want to know what Cub Cadet is going to do about this!

I purchased a new Cub Cadet Challenger MX550 on 05/01/2021. The UTV had approximately 4 hours on it from dealership at purchase. Completed a few hours of break in riding then went out of town for a vacation that involved trail riding with UTV on 05-10-2021. First day on vacation the UTV started missing and bogging down then quit running and would not crank. This occurred at 7 hours. I check the oil prior to every ride and upon inspection of the oil level it had climbed above full and smelled of gas. I checked air filter and found oil in the breather box and on the air filter. I called several Cub Cadet warranty repair dealers and they where 4 to 6 weeks out for repair work and recommended carrying the UTV back to the dealer I purchased it from. We had scheduled to stay thru 05-29-2021 and the UTV sat on the trailer until we returned home. I contacted the local dealer and dropped off UTV for service advising them of what had occurred. On 06/04/2021 I spoke with dealer and was advised that the spark plug was fouled and the fuel injector was not working properly that they had ordered parts to make the repairs. On 06/08/2021 I was called and told that repairs had been made but they where testing the UTV to assure it was repaired. On 06/17/2021 I stopped at dealer to check on progress. I was told that the UTV was ready to go. When I returned with trailer to pick up the UTV it would not crank and the technician took the NGK spark plug out and it was covered in black soot and fouled. The technician went in and called Cub Cadet/MTD warranty on speaker phone while I was there. (Cub Cadet case # [protected]) we spoke to Cooper. The technician at dealer explained that he had completed the replacement of the fuel injector, spark plug, changed the oil and air filter. That he had tested the fuel pressure and completed all recommended test procedures that Cub Cadet warranty specified and the UTV had fouled the new spark plug. Cooper then asked if anyone had spoke to the customer to see how it was being used that the UTV was not designed to be stopped and started frequently and they would foul spark plugs. I spoke up and introduced myself and explained the story as described. I asked Cooper why a new UTV that has 7 hours was fouling spark plugs so quickly. That it had fouled a spark plug at the dealership during their testing that I had not picked it up since being repaired. I also asked why a fuel injected computer controlled air induction system and fuel system was fouling sparkplugs. He stated that other things like oxygen sensors and mass air flow sensors are part of the system and need to be checked. I then asked why we did not see a check engine light come on if those sensors are part of the system. The technician then told Cooper that the UTV had been fouling spark plugs since they had it and he had probably replaced four spark plugs in the UTV. I again stated that the UTV is new with 7 hours and I wanted my money back since no one could tell me why it fouls spark plugs so quickly. I have had other ATV's and small engine mowers etc... They very rarely foul spark plugs and only need to be replaced at the yearly service. I asked for a call back from a supervisor at Cub Cadet. We ended the call with Cooper. I left the dealer repair center and went to the sales center and spoke with the manager Patrick. Taylors Auto Sales/Cub Cadet of Wilmington NC. I asked Patrick to call Cub Cadet and lets speak with someone about returning the faulty ATV for a refund. He acted like he did not care that I was having problems and told me I would need to call Cub Cadet and maybe if I complained enough that something would be done. I felt like he was refusing to help me and asked to speak with the owner. He simply stated he would let him know and that they would need to get a code reader to work on the UTV. I simply stated that the check engine light was not activated so there are no codes. I called Cub Cadet/MDT customer service and spoke to Scott. I asked for his last name and he told me it was company policy not to provide the last name. I explained the situation and told him the UTV is brand new, should not be fouling spark plugs and I wanted to return the UTV for a refund. He told me the dealer had to initiate the refund. I explained that Patrick the Manger of the dealership referred me to customer service and refused to assist me. That I need to speak with someone that could assist me because I was not getting any answers or assistance. He was very curt and what I considered obnoxious and referred me back to the dealer. He refused to forward me to a supervisor.
06/17/2021 345pm received a telephone call from Dustin Warranty Supervisor. He assured me the UTV would be warranty covered and that notes where in the file and if I had future issues it would be covered. I asked him why a new UTV with 7 hours is fouling spark plugs and he explained the stop and start issue with me but had no mechanical explanation of why the UTV was fouling sparkplugs so quickly. I again stated that it was a brand new UTV and wanted a refund of my purchase price. He stated that I would need to discuss that with the dealer. I explained my earlier conversations. He tried to help me but really could not answer my simple question of why a UTV with 7 hrs is fouling spark plugs, has oil blow-by in the air filter and is getting gasoline in the oil. He simply stated that it was a good idea to have extra spark plugs to replace them so I would not get stranded again if I broke down.
I called the dealer repair center and asked to speak with the owner of Taylors Auto Sales/Cub Cadet Wilmington and spoke to Andy. He stated that he was aware of the mechanical issues of the UTV and I explained everything as stated above. He told me he had gotten a code checker and was going to work on the UTV when he could. I explained that it was brand new and should not be fouling spark plugs so frequently. That I was requesting to return the UTV for a refund. That it was going to be a continuous problem. That the fuel injector going bad I understood but the spark plug fouling after that was repaired did not make logical mechanical sense when everything tests within specifications. He agreed with me and stated that he did not agree with the answer Cub Cadet provided about carrying around extra spark plugs. That he would check on the refund process for me. That my customer satisfaction was important to him personally as a Cub Cadet dealer. 06/21/2021 Andy called me and stated that he personally worked on UTV and found that an Autolite spark plug was installed in the UTV. That the UTV should have a NGK plug installed. That he had gone up one heat range higher on the NGK spark plug and that he did not find any codes in the computer. I advised him that I was present when the technician took the new plug out of the UTV and it was a NGK plug that was fouled when I tried to pick the UTV up when I was told it was repaired and ready to go. That I was not there when the plug was installed back in the UTV by the technician. I again stated that I wanted to return the UTV for a refund because it was brand new and should not have the related problems that I have experienced. He stated he would check into the refund and let me know.
I read the owners manual of the UTV and there is no mention of sparkplug fouling and inspection in the manual. I did not find any reference to sparkplugs in the manual or a part number for replacement spark plugs. I did find the recommended NGK spark plug number which is a genuine Cub Cadet replacement part on-line. So why a warranty repair dealer would install a Autolite plug replacement in the UTV does not make sense. There is no mention of short term operation causing running issues and I was never instructed of these problems when I was considering a purchase. Cub Cadet has a quality name with their outdoor equipment and I expected reliability and quality customer service from the product and purchase experience.

Our Cub Cadet RZT 50 caught on fire for no reason at all. It was turned off at the time and it just burst into flames. So we are now out of a 3, 000.00 mower and the company said there is nothing they can do about it. They should stand behind their product no matter how old it is when it is no fault of ours. This happened on june 22 around 11:00 in the morning. I want them to make this right..

I ordered a Cub Cadet ProZ 160 lawn tractor from Schutts Saw and Mower Service in Jamestown, NY, in April 2021. I was advised that it would be shipped at the end of April. It is now the end of June, and the mower has not been shipped. Whenever I ask about a delivery date, all they can say is "it's coming, but we can't get a date from the factory." I have no complaint with the dealer at all, as they have been great. My issue is why can't I get a firm delivery date. I have lawn mower that literally needs repairs each week and if I can't get a firm delivery date, I will have no choice but to cancel my order and buy another brand.

Davis Equipment Center states that "Customer satisfaction is important to us and we know our business depends on it. We earned our fine reputation the old fashioned way; through honest hard work and treating every customer with prompt and friendly service."

I contacted them in May 2021 to have them replace the drive belts on an LTX 1040 Cub Cadet lawn tractor. I was informed that their tech/mechanic will not do the work since it [Paraphrased] "always causes trouble". They refused the job! So what does one do? Toss out the machine? I replaced the belts myself - about an hour labor and two new belts. Simple job - just takes loosening engine (4 bolts) to move the drive pulley away from the forward belt keeper. A few other interference items (main belt keeper), 2 pulley removals, put belt on & replace everything in reverse order. Doesn't take a rocket scientist - just a 70 year old man with a little mechanical experience. Davis Equipment lost a customer on this one!

Purchased the mower 1 week ago. Feel the deck viberates to much when it is engaged. selling service center will not pick up untile tomorrow. What to do? WHAT TO DIO ?
JAMES HEISS
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The air filter/ housing fell off at some point. We stopped driving it as soon as we realized the part was missing. It is still under warranty however, the dealer is stating it is not covered due to dirt in the engine. Faulty design and issue with parts just falling off is why there is dirt in the engine! This needs covered by warranty and repaired at no cost to us!

I have a Cub Cadet ridding lawn mower Serial # 1JO24H30025. I've owned it for five or six years. According to my dealer: ( Country Gardens ) Roxboro N.C. 27574; this lawn mower is one that has had issues with the transmission from the very beginning.
This information was not given to me until lately. Sometime ago I went to the dealer and ask if they could fix a problem I was having with it when trying to reverse the mower. He said that they couldn't fix it but, at that time nevr mentioned anything about a factory transmission problem.
My mower is in mint condition, almost like new all but the tranmission. It has between 150-200 hours on it.
I am a Cub Cadet . well pleased customer. I also own two other Cub Cadet, both older than this one. I'm wll pleased with the product and the dealer. I will even say I will continue to buy Cub Cadets.
However, while my mower might be out of warranty, I don't think if fair to me or any custumer to be left in the dark about an issue such as this.
If you, as a company knew this problem existed, I and, any other custumer should have been notified years ago so the problem could have been resolved.
I. personally don't think it's the dealers place to tell me! If the company knew the product was defective, you should have written me a letter explaining to me the course I should take.
I talked to a lady in your complaint department. She said the transmission was $700.00 and, the she would give me a 10% discount. She even tolled me that the warranty had been extended by another sourse to five years or 200 hours.
My mower is righ on that line! I feel as a Cub Cadet customer that you as a company have not been completely upfront to me as a customer. I will have to mower repaired but, I will never forget the fact that you, as a company are not willing to be completely honest about all you know.

I'm an electrician by trade. If I come to your business and put up a light fixture that I knew had problems and more than likely woundn't give you the years of service it should, you feel the same way about me.

I recently had a cub Cadet snowblower delivered to my house and upon assembling some of it together and trying to start it the snowblower would not start. I pulled the ripcord in order to get it started and the whole cord came out and would not retract back in. The blower was taken to bison turf equipment where they told me the whole housing unit needed to be replace because it wasn't welded together properly and had no way of even spinning. I find this a bit ridiculous considering this is a new snowblower and it's broken right off the bat and the part will also take 7 to 10 days in order to come in. I thought cub cadet was a good quality brand, guess not.

I bought a Cub ZT1- 50"in June. In early September, it stopped moving while I was mowing. Looking down under the seat, the drive belt tension spring was hanging. I'm disabled and can't crawl around a mower. It took 5 weeks to get it picked up from the store that I bought it from, repaired and returned to me. Today, the same thing happened. They said I must have run over a"stick" that popped the spring off. REALLY? This is like stumping your toe makes you pass out. I cut about 2 acres. Yes, there are trees. Yes, there are sticks. And yes, I pick up the bigger ones. I need a better fix for this $3100 yellow monument, that's is now immobile in my front yard, AGAIN!

I bought a new cub 42" xt1 in 2015 and have no problems with the unit. I do have a GREAT problem with the VERY LOUD muffler that wakes the whole neighborhood up at 9:am of saturday morning. Do you make or know where I can buy a quiet muffler for my cub. I Talked to a lot of cub cadet owners and they all have the same complaint as i Do, could you please get back to me on this problem. Jim May 614 Saturn Drive Uniontown Ohio 44685 c330-807-3286 Thanks!

I bought a cub cadet ultima zt1 50"mower on 5/19/2020 and it was bought and delivered by home depot. After setting it up I attempted to set the cut length and it does not rotate as it should which is 1"-4"and it only moves from 2 3/4" to 3 3/4". Called home depot and they could only offer me to have it picked up and another delivered only problem is the mower has gas in it and they won't take it. They said I could bring it in to the home depot store but I don't have the means to transport it, so home depot has abandoned me on this 3000.00 dollar purchase! To have a cub cadet service center repair it I would have to pay 75.00 for them to pick it up and fix it. This is my first cub cadet product purchase and I am not a happy customer! What can you do about making me a satisfied customer?

I am very disappointed in the cub cadet lawnmower that I purchased for my husband. The mower is not even 1 year old and has less than 10 hours on it. We have already replaced the carburetor once costing us $100 and now we are having to replace it a second time. No one in my area is willing to work on this mower because of the problems they have with this brand. We have contacted your company about this but of course this is not under the warranty that I purchased. We have not paid off this mower and will have to now purchase a new lawn mower.

my dad has a zero turn cub cadet. The belt keeps coming off. He can barely see and can't get down on floor. So leaves mom & I to deal with it. We struggle putting it on cuz well we are not mechanics. But we eventally get it back on which throws off again and again. He has had it serviced but when got it back & mowed well guess what belt comes off again. He says he will never buy a cub cadet again. I see many a complaints about the belt problem. Why are these not being recalled?

During my search for parts for a 2016 Challenger 700 I found that the Illustrated parts breakdowns for the unit on your website were incorrect ie; picture of nuts and bushings in drawings, click on the items to purchase came up as screws and washers instead. Spent over an hour speaking to three different individuals some were clueless, most were rude and no one could figure out how to help. I eventually gave up, left your employees alone and found out another manufacturer had the drawings, correct parts and the purchase items matched the drawings. Your technical support people are ignorant about your product (at least all three of them I spoke with), rude, evasive, and just plain mean when someone calls for help. It's likely an environment created by your management and your corporate structure so it's probably not their fault. They're hands are probably tied with lack of information and accountability. It's also something corporate could work on if they cared about Cub Cadets reputation.
I've said my piece, probably won't inspire any action, but had to be said. Good luck.
Rick Schmitz

I'm going on my 3rd year of having my XT3 GSX Tractor and have had nothing but problems with the snow packing in the positioning release arm on the plow, "That shuold have a Cover to protect it and make it usable !

Also, the "Release Cable" for the plow positioning arm on the back of the plow get's tied to the Positioning Arm that allows the operator to re-position the plow blade from the operators seat sits Right Across" from the Engine Exhaust and the cable housing melts which makes the cable free of it's housing and unusable to re-position the plow blade !

Most definitely a design flaw, I've had the cable changed twice, the last time on my money because the warranty expired. But the Dealer never mentioned trying to find a way to re-position the cable so the exhaust doesn't melt the plastic housing.

There needs to be an engineering design change or fix for this problem, other wise I cannot change the plow position without getting off of the tractor ! A chore for this elderly Disabled Veteran !

Gary Johnson
W5236 Tippecanoe Trl.
Elkhorn, WI. 53121

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