The infotainment system suffers from ghost touching. It has gotten out of control even after a “recall” fix at the dealership. Without being touched the volume changes, the stations change, the presets change, the car makes calls to my contacts. I am often unable to control the…

12/30/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11707923.0

2017 CX-5 · electrical

KNOWN GHOSTING ISSUE CAUSED BY MANUFACTURING AND DIAGNOSED BY MAZDA. THE LIGHTS INSIDE FLICKER, THE RADIO/NAVIGATION/TELEPHONE (BLUETOOTH) STARTS, STOPS, AND MOVES AS IT WANTS TO. THIS CAUSES DISTRACTIONS AND IS UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. THERE ARE RECALLS ON OTHER MODEL CARS FOR…

12/30/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385594.0

2017 CX-5 · other

I WAS DRIVING AT 60MPH ON AN OPEN HIGHWAY, NO ONE IN FRONT, BACK OR TO THE SIDE OF ME WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD AN EXPLOSION SOUND AND AND THE SUNROOF GLASS BEGAN TO POUR ON MY COUSIN, HIS WIFE AND ME. I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. IT WAS OBVIOUS BY THE WAY THAT…

12/26/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11163596.0

2017 CX-5 · engine

My car has been getting the P092 code with check engine light, it runs really rough, i have had many parts replaced at my expense when i know the model years 2018 and 2019 have been recalled, I am many others are having the same issues, is it going to take people dying on…

12/24/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11561715.0

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severe NHTSA 17V744000 21/11/2017

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness

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.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Mazda CX-5 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 Mazda CX-5?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 41 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Mazda CX-5 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Mazda CX-5?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 143 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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