The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has 148 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag interior build quality concerns: reports of delicate materials: steering wheel leather peeling, piano black trim scratching easily, and noticeable interior noises. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mazda CX-5 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 CX-5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2012) to 259 (2019). With 148 complaints, the 2017 CX-5 sits about the same asthe model's median of 133.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 17V744000Mazda 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 ha…
The sentiment is predominantly positive, with the CX-5 consistently praised for its reliability, premium interior feel, and engaging driving dynamics.
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Used CX-5 listings typically run $15,249–$25,378 across 2013 to 2026 model years.
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