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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.

2017 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2017Nov 2018Mar 2021Feb 2023Jul 2023Oct 2024
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2017 to May 2026; peak Jan 2021 (2).

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.

  1. 20121 (100%)
  2. 201356 (29%)
  3. 201446 (12%)
  4. 201526 (20%)
  5. 201649 (10%)
  6. 201720 (14%)
  7. 2018190 (54%)
  8. 2019142 (53%)
  9. 202022 (21%)
  10. 202188 (60%)
  11. 202214 (22%)
  12. 202315 (24%)
  13. 202411 (25%)
  14. 20259 (33%)

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.

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.