2017 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
15/100
#12 most-complained of 14 CX-5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has 148 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 15 out of 100 — #12 highest of 14 CX-5 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (45 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 148
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26.5
- 23.5 city / 30 hwy
Top 2017 Mazda CX-5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System45 (30%)
- Other36 (24%)
- Engine20 (14%)
- Brakes15 (10%)
- Structure & Body15 (10%)
- Fuel System14 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers13 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (5%)
- Lane Departure5 (3%)
2017 Mazda CX-5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V744000Nov 21, 2017Structure & Body1,076 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
2017 Mazda CX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 26.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other CX-5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Mazda CX-5 ranks #12 of 14 among CX-5 model years (Complaint Index 15/100, verdict: Best). It has 148 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-5?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (45 complaints), engine (20 complaints), and brakes (15 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 19,000 miles.
- Does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Mazda CX-5, most recently reported 2017, covering structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Mazda CX-5?
- EPA rates the 2017 Mazda CX-5 at 26.5 MPG combined (23.5 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.