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2017 Mazda CX-5 electrical system problems

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has 47 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

47

Electrical System complaints

24%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

CX-5 electrical system complaints by model year144 complaints2013: 73 complaints2014: 144 complaints2015: 9 complaints2016: 72 complaints2017: 47 complaints2018: 34 complaints2019: 49 complaints2020: 31 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 5 complaints2026: 6 complaints
CX-5 electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

Blind spot monitoring system warning appears on dashboard of vehicle after driving for about 50-60 miles. This occurs only when I drive >50-60 miles in one trip without shutting off my vehicle. Speed does not matter. My sensors will not work until I turn off my car and turn it back on. This started…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 30, 2021 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2017 Mazda CX-5 electrical system — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.