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All cars · Mazda CX-5 · 2017

2017 Mazda CX-5. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index35100 = average car
Complaints47NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold127,563U.S. model year
Per 100K sold37complaints
Year rank#3 of 10#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)FWD24 / 31 / 27Regular$2,300
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)4WD23 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,000 and 43,000 miles. Median 19,000, from 55 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical4,2001,100–47,6008
Engine63,00046,000–79,2006
Brakes7,0001,000–10,2008
Body structure19,0005,000–23,5008
Speed control7,0001,300–48,0005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes21%
Body structure19%
Electrical17%
Wipers & visibility11%
Speed control9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
15050302

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 17V744000 Nov 2017 Trailer Hitches

    Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.

    Risk. Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.

Manufacturer communications 572

Mazda filed 572 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • One of the following advanced keyless entry system malfunctions: (1) key fob
  • Some customers may complain about one or more warning lights on when they start the vehicle…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201414317199,122Wipers & visibility
20157986111,450Body structure
2016273306112,235Lights
20173547127,563Brakes
20185584150,622Engine
20193962154,545Electrical
20203143146,420Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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