2017 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Mazda CX-5 | 2019 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 148 | 263 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 570 | 559 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,000 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-5 | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 128 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 46 |
| Power Train | 11 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 15 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 16 |
| Structure | 12 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 15 |
| Overheating | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2017 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.