Worst 2017 Mazda Cx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
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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 SYSTEM | 41 | 1 | — | 17,925 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 35 | 2 | — | 13,471 mi | |
| ENGINE | 15 | 1 | — | 62,167 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 1 | — | 5,770 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | 1 | — | 39,326 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | — | — | 41,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | — | — | 26,645 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | — | — | 21,384 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | 21,128 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 24,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 14,781 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | 59,978 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 3,054 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 7,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 3,300 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | 4,500 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Mazda Cx-5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2017 Mazda Cx-5
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,152 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.
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.
Other Mazda Cx-5 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Cx-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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