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2017 Mazda CX-5 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has 11 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Mazda CX-5

Electrical
41
Other
38
Visibility
12
Powertrain
11
Structure
11
Brakes
9
Engine
8
Speed Control
4

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 11, 2026POWER TRAINMy car only has 65k miles on it and the rear differential failed and needs to be replaced. I am seei...
Jun 27, 2025POWER TRAINRear differential failed around 97,000 miles. We were three months past our certified pre-owned warr...
Jun 11, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an ab...
May 28, 2025POWER TRAINRear differential began to leak. Mechanics (3) looked at the part and discovered play in both right ...
Dec 12, 2024POWER TRAINRear differential failed at roughly 80,000 miles. Depending on failure, unexpected loss of traction ...
Nov 14, 2024POWER TRAINCar was making popping noise, got it checked out at mechanic. Said rear differential had metal in th...
Sep 20, 2023POWER TRAINSudden jerking started when driving on a 45miles/hour with vehicle stopping suddenly. The issue was ...
Apr 21, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving on the interstate (continuously for about 4 hours) the vehicle suddenly lost power and...
Feb 9, 2019POWER TRAINTHE SHIFT LOCK LEVER ON THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR GETS STUCK WHEN ITS COLD.
Oct 18, 2018POWER TRAINMY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED ONCE ABOUT A MONTH AGO.AND TODAY 10/18/2018 IN PARKING BOTH TIMES. I...
Apr 1, 2018POWER TRAINWHEN SLOWING DOWN, AS SOON AS VEHICLES HITS 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION JERKS. GETTING WORSE, DISTRACTS...

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