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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2017 Mazda CX-5 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 150 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Mazda CX-5, 3% of the 150 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. Multiple warning lights all at once. This issue has been reported on multiple Mazda vehicle years. Took to Delker Auto repairs. Is electrical problem. Stated that so far nothing wrong with components. Will have to hunt for. Mazda has known electrical issues. In addition, your file upload will not let me upload picture even though it's in correct format. I can send separately.”

NHTSA complaint #11702925, filed 2025-12

“My Mazda has a feature called SBS (Smart Brake Support). It is touted as a safety feature, as it will brake the car when it approaches an object without driver braking. It can be disabled by the driver via the navigation panel; however, it automatically engages again upon engine start up. On a few occasions, when approaching a vehicle, I have braked and release, upon seeing the vehicle ahead begin to move. On such occasions, my Mazda's SBS activated, screeching my car to a near stop, scaring me and the vehicle behind me nearly rear-ended me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11474061, filed 2022-07

“The Mazda SCBS (Smart City Brake Support) system malfunctioned in my vehicle. This system can inadvertently apply the brake if the system malfunction. It was told to me by the dealership that it was a known issue with the CX5s around this model year and I really think it should be a recall. Not having this safety-critical system working properly because of a manufacturer defect isn't a great thing to put on the traveling public. Not having this system could cause people to become complacent expecting the system to work properly and stop them from rear-ending another vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11459535, filed 2022-04

“The Adaptive Cruise Control system (collectively including the Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Smart city brake support etc.) on this SUV stops working abruptly and randomly while the car is in operation on the road. This is a major safety concern as it can crash into a leading vehicle in absence of adaptive cruise capabilities. The system generally resets or starts working again after a 5-10 minutes, but there is no rhyme or reason why it stopped working or when it would start again. It has happened in cloudy, harsh cold weather, and also on a bright, warm sunny day. …”

NHTSA complaint #11451584, filed 2022-02

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026318%
2025621%
2024613%
202369%
202246%
2021117%
20201211%
2019166%
2018134%
201743%
201620%

Other parts of the 2017 Mazda CX-5

Electrical system
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 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 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.

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