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2017 Mazda CX-5 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2017 Mazda CX-5, 10% of its 148 total complaints. One crash was reported and no fires or injuries. There are no related recalls for this issue, and median mileage at failure was 7,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
15
10% of 148
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
7,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the Smart City Brake Support system activating unexpectedly or illuminating its warning indicator without a clear cause.
  • Some drivers describe the brake pedal sinking or feeling soft, sometimes low enough to overlap with the accelerator pedal.
  • Several complaints describe the vehicle failing to slow down as expected despite steady brake pedal pressure, in one case resulting in a crash into a garage door.
  • Owners describe premature and uneven brake pad wear, sometimes with vibration or shaking when braking.
  • One owner reported a parking brake dragging slightly, wearing down the inner brake pad faster than the others.
  • A front camera sensor malfunction tied to the smart city brake system required dealer replacement and a software update.

When 2017 Mazda CX-5 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 24, 2017, latest Oct 26, 2023.

2017 Mazda CX-5 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Jul 2017Jan 2018May 2018Aug 2018Jun 2019Aug 2020Feb 2022Oct 2023
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2017 to Oct 2023; peak Jul 2017 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CX-5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20120 (0%)
  2. 201340 (21%)
  3. 201435 (9%)
  4. 201514 (11%)
  5. 201673 (14%)
  6. 201715 (10%)
  7. 201835 (10%)
  8. 20197 (3%)
  9. 202014 (13%)
  10. 202111 (8%)
  11. 20224 (6%)
  12. 202311 (18%)
  13. 20248 (18%)
  14. 202510 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Mazda CX-5?
NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2017 CX-5, which is 10% of its 148 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Mazda CX-5?
No, the data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint category.
Did the 2017 CX-5 brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows one crash and zero fires or injuries linked to the 15 brake complaints for this year.
At what mileage do 2017 CX-5 brake problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 7,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.