Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 150 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V744000 Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 44 complaints
- Unknown or Other 35 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
- Structure 12 complaints
Of the 150 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 150 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With only 150 owner complaints and one recall, the 2017 Mazda CX-5 shows a typical reliability profile. The majority of complaints focus on the electrical system, indicating potential minor issues. The single recall is limited to a trailer hitch wiring issue. Thus, evidence for systemic reliability problems is limited, suggesting average performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–75,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Transmission fluid changes
- Cooling system checks
- Battery checks and replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming dashboard lights
- Frequent electrical malfunctions
- Engine hesitation
- Brake warning lights
- Unusual exhaust smoke
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Mazda CX-5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.