MYRModel Year Report

2017 Mazda CX-5

● Typical for this model
2017 Mazda CX-5
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:39.660Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda CX-5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 194 complaints 2014: 377 complaints 2014 2015: 133 complaints 2016: 510 complaints 2016 2017: 148 complaints 2017 2018: 347 complaints 2018 2019: 268 complaints 2020: 106 complaints 2020 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 63 complaints 2022 2023: 62 complaints 2024: 44 complaints 2024 2025: 27 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026
2017: 148 complaints
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YearComplaints
20121
2013194
2014377
2015133
2016510
2017148
2018347
2019268
2020106
2021144
202263
202362
202444
202527
202614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I got my rear brakes replaced. Within a few days I noticed drag on each of the rear brakes would seize up at times causing excessive heat and a burning smell.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231026

ACCORDING TO CONSUMER REPORTS (AUG. 2017, PAGE 58, LAST PARAGRAPH) THE MAZDA'S NEW CX-5'S FORWARD COLLISION WARNING WITH LOW-SPEED AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STANDARD SHOULD BE APPLAUDED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170724

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY/WIPER 8%

8% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 12 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180122 — electrical system, trailer hitches

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018.

Campaign 17V744000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V744000 (electrical system, trailer hitches) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Mazda CX-5 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-5?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.