repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
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2017 Mazda CX-5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 150 owner complaints about the 2017 Mazda CX-5, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-744 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mazda CX-5 has problems
150 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
44Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
16Engine1 crash/fire/injury
15Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
14Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
12Visibility/wiper
12Structure1 crash/fire/injury
11Power train
7Vehicle speed control
5Lane departure
2614 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 44 | 1 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 26 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Mazda CX-5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other CX-5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Mazda CX-5 safety ratings
2017 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What CX-5 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The radio is uncontrollable by driver. The radio the self dial from Bluetooth. Even if not connected, the radio surprises this driver by playing the radio unexpectedly at the highest rate. Due to the buttons not working, driver cannot turn down the radio causing safety concerns for being scared and…
There is a consistent issue with the “ghost touch“ and the electrical system so when you’re going down the road, the musical will change. The music will blast up or down randomly it’ll get stuck and it’s very distracting. It will hang up on people while you’re having a conversation through the car…
Infotainment system randomly makes its own selections. Turns volume up and down, changes settings, changes stations... etc. Anything that can be controlled on the screen is at risk of being randomly hijacked. Once, my drivers assist volume was unexpectedly turned to full blast and randomly shouted…
Own a 2017 CX-5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.