2017 Mazda CX-5 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,054miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Mazda CX-5, 1% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,054 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Two weeks after I got the vehicle, I was driving on a highway doing speeds of 45 to 74. The drivers land change assist was not working as a car was right beside me several times I noticed and the light was off. My son mentioned it. Dec 22, 2017 2) I was driving at dusk on cruise control 74 MPH and the car suddenly braked and a warning brake! Was on the dash. I was in the fast lane with no objects or car in front.”
NHTSA complaint #11081901, filed 2018-03, 250 miles“Front camera sensor system malfunction smart city system malfunction forward smart city brake support malfunction had to go to dealer to have front sensing camera replaced and software updated. Car mileage was 5,858”
NHTSA complaint #11111410, filed 2018-07, 5,858 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mazda CX-5
44 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology