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2017 Mazda CX-5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 146 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2017 Mazda CX-5

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
146
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Mazda CX-5 (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V744000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Mazda CX-5

Based on 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
42
Unknown Or Other
25
Power Train
11
Visibility/wiper
11
Structure
11
Service Brakes
9
Engine
8
Fuel/propulsion System
6
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Mazda CX-5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 0 complaints 2012 1 complaints 2013 194 complaints 2014 377 complaints 2015 133 complaints 2016 505 complaints 2017 146 complaints 2018 107 complaints 2019 253 complaints 2020 102 complaints 2021 136 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Mazda CX-5

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Mazda CX-5 has 1 recall and 146 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have?
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Mazda CX-5 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 safe to buy?
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda CX-5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda CX-5 are: 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.