Worst 2017 Mazda CX-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Mazda CX-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | — | 17,925 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | 1 | — | 62,167 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 1 | — | 5,770 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | 1 | — | 39,326 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | — | — | 41,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 26,645 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | — | — | 21,384 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 21,128 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure:Lane Keep:Navigation System/Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Mazda CX-5
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,076 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.
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2017 Mazda CX-5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-5?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Mazda CX-5?
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Does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2017 Mazda CX-5?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda CX-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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