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.
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.
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.