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2017 Mazda CX-5

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Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Mazda CX-5 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 133.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

55 reports with mileage · 93 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports

Fuel/propulsion System complaints

13 reports
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60,000 miles · Jan 18, 2021
EngineFuel/propulsion System

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. THANKFULLY, ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. COINCIDENTALLY, I ALSO OWN A 2018 MAZDA CX-5 AND IN OCTOBER OF 2019, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (3719F, NHTSA #19V-497) FOR THE…

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WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. THANKFULLY, ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. COINCIDENTALLY, I ALSO OWN A 2018 MAZDA CX-5 AND IN OCTOBER OF 2019, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (3719F, NHTSA #19V-497) FOR THE 2018 CAR. THE DESCRIPTION IN THE RECALL SOUNDS LIKE THE EXACT ISSUE I HAVE FACED WITH MY 2017 MAZDA YET THERE IS NO RECALL AS OF NOW ON MY 2017.

NHTSA ODI #11388676

40,000 miles · Jan 18, 2021
EngineFuel/propulsion System

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. THANKFULLY, ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. COINCIDENTALLY, I ALSO OWN A 2018 MAZDA CX-5 AND IN OCTOBER OF 2019, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (3719F, NHTSA #19V-497) FOR THE…

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WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. THANKFULLY, ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. COINCIDENTALLY, I ALSO OWN A 2018 MAZDA CX-5 AND IN OCTOBER OF 2019, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (3719F, NHTSA #19V-497) FOR THE 2018 CAR. THE DESCRIPTION IN THE RECALL SOUNDS LIKE THE EXACT ISSUE I HAVE FACED WITH MY 2017 MAZDA YET THERE IS NO RECALL AS OF NOW ON MY 2017.

NHTSA ODI #11388675

21,000 miles · Jul 13, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System

WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON I-75 NORTH OF NORTH FT. MEYERS, FL THE VEHICLE STUTTERED SLIGHTLY AND STALLED, WITH JUST ENOUGH TIME TO PULL TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND PARK. IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND APPEARED TO BE OUT OF FUEL, THOUGH THE GAUGE INDICATED APPROX. 1/4 FULL. THE MAZDA EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE NUMBER WAS CALLED AND THEY D…

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WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON I-75 NORTH OF NORTH FT. MEYERS, FL THE VEHICLE STUTTERED SLIGHTLY AND STALLED, WITH JUST ENOUGH TIME TO PULL TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND PARK. IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND APPEARED TO BE OUT OF FUEL, THOUGH THE GAUGE INDICATED APPROX. 1/4 FULL. THE MAZDA EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE NUMBER WAS CALLED AND THEY DISPATCHED A SERVICE VEHICLE. AT THE SAME TIME THE MECHANIC ARRIVED, A FL ROAD RANGER ALSO ARRIVED AND PUT ONE GALLON OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE. WE WERE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE THEN AND DRIVE TO THE NEXT EXIT WHERE WE PUT IN JUST 10 GALLONS TO FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. WE THEN PROCEEDED TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE (AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MECHANIC) WHERE THEY PERFORMED A DIGITAL ENGINE SCAN AND FOUND THERE WERE NO MALFUNCTIONS DETECTED. WE REQUESTED OUR DEALER PERFORM THIS SCAN AGAIN THE NEXT TIME WE WENT IN FOR SERVICE ON MAY 16, 2019. THIS DEALER IN COLUMBIA, MO (MACHEN MAZDA) CLAIMED THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS.)

NHTSA ODI #11231550

Official recalls

1

17V744000 · Electrical System:wiring; Trailer Hitches

Nov 21, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.

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Trailer Hitches

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.

Consequence: Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.

Electrical System:wiring

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.

Consequence: Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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