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2017 Mazda CX-5 Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

In the 12 months to November 2026, 1,109 2017 CX-5 were advertised for sale. Most had 85,000 to 160,000 km on the odometer.

Known CX-5 problems

Check which apply to a 2017 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Diesel oil dilution and DPF clogging 2.2 SkyActiv-D, mainly 2012 to 2014
  2. 2 Carbon build-up, turbo damage and engine failure 2.2 SkyActiv-D, 2012 to 2018
  3. 3 Early gearbox faults KE 2.0 and 2.5 petrol, 2012 to 2014
  4. 4 Low oil pressure and fuel pump faults KE 2.0 and 2.5 petrol, 2012 to 2014
  5. 5 Front suspension knocks and sticking rear brakes KE, 2012 to 2015
  6. 6 Infotainment and electrical niggles KF, 2017 to 2024

Money owing and write-offs on the 2017 CX-5

4% had money owing
30% were recorded as written off

Of about 130 used 2017 Mazda CX-5 checked on Carify since November 2023. Every CX-5 checked: 7% had money owing and 20% were written off. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every CX-5 on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a CX-5 for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2017 CX-5 yet.