How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 CX-5, which is 30% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Mazda CX-5 electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2017 CX-5 Electrical System complaints.

What electrical problems do 2017 CX-5 owners report?

Owners describe infotainment screen reboots and ghost-touch behavior, intermittent backup camera failures, unexpected stalling, and dashboard warnings tied to the smart brake system.

At what mileage do 2017 CX-5 electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component and year is 5,000 miles.

Did any 2017 CX-5 electrical complaints involve a crash or injury?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 CX-5, with no fires reported.

2017 Mazda CX-5 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Mazda CX-5, making up 30% of the 148 total complaints filed for that year. The median mileage at failure was 5,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component and year.

Electrical System complaints: 45; 30% of 148
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 5,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

The infotainment/Mazda Connect touchscreen reboots repeatedly while driving, sometimes taking many minutes to stabilize, especially in cold weather.
Owners describe a 'ghost touch' problem where the touchscreen registers inputs on its own, moving between radio, navigation, and phone screens without being touched.
The backup camera intermittently fails, showing a black screen or an X-over-volume icon instead of the rear view.
Some owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving, including one case where it would not restart after coasting to a stop.
Dashboard warning messages related to the smart brake system and other electrical modules appear along with unexpected automatic braking or navigation screens changing on their own.
A seat heater control located close to the ignition switch button led to an accidental shutoff of the vehicle while driving in traffic.

When 2017 Mazda CX-5 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2017, latest Jun 30, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2018 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CX-5 model year

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

20120 (0%)
201358 (30%)
2014137 (36%)
201511 (8%)
2016226 (44%)
201745 (30%)
201834 (10%)
201949 (18%)
202030 (28%)
202113 (9%)
202229 (46%)
202317 (27%)
20247 (16%)
20255 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have?: NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 CX-5, which is 30% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Mazda CX-5 electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2017 CX-5 Electrical System complaints.
What electrical problems do 2017 CX-5 owners report?: Owners describe infotainment screen reboots and ghost-touch behavior, intermittent backup camera failures, unexpected stalling, and dashboard warnings tied to the smart brake system.
At what mileage do 2017 CX-5 electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component and year is 5,000 miles.
Did any 2017 CX-5 electrical complaints involve a crash or injury?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 CX-5, with no fires reported.