2017 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 20 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Mazda CX-5, 14% of the 148 total complaints filed for the year. Owners most often report highway stalling near a median mileage of 48,000, with 2 crashes reported and no related recalls on file.
- Engine complaints
- 20
- 14% of 148
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 48,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses power and stalls at highway speeds around 60-70 mph, sometimes tied to low fuel level.
- Engine stalls at lower speeds, such as 20 mph, with no warning light and later requires full engine replacement per dealer diagnosis.
- Check engine light comes on abruptly followed by stalling and dashboard warning lights flickering on and off.
- After stalling on the highway, the vehicle sometimes will not restart for a period of time, requiring a tow.
- One owner reported repeat fuel pump failures and replacement after two separate highway stalling incidents.
- One owner noted the stalling pattern resembled a recall issued for the 2018 Mazda CX-5 model year.
When 2017 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 24, 2017, latest May 22, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have?
- NHTSA lists 20 engine-related complaints for the 2017 CX-5, which is 14% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Mazda CX-5 engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2017 CX-5.
- At what mileage do 2017 CX-5 engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 48,000 miles.
- Did the 2017 CX-5 engine stalling cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires or injuries linked to engine complaints for the 2017 CX-5.
- How does the 2017 CX-5 compare to other years for engine complaints?
- Engine complaints made up 14% of total complaints in 2017, lower than the 54% share seen in 2018 and 53% in 2019.