2017 Mazda CX-5 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 148 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Mazda CX-5 overview page.
What owners report
“Twice now, my 2017 Mazda CX-5 stalled on the highway with a check engine light popping up--both times was driving around 60-70mph for a couple…”NHTSA complaint 11619748 — filed 10/14/2024
“There is a known issue of "Ghost Touching" on the infotainment system on 2017-2020 Mazda's. The ghost touching causes the infotainment center to randomly self-select…”NHTSA complaint 11615488 — filed 09/19/2024
“This car has an issue with 'ghost touches' on the infotainment screen. We had it replaced under warranty in January 2020, and the same issue…”NHTSA complaint 11614199 — filed 09/12/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Mazda CX-5: 44 of 148 complaints on file (29.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have in total?
148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
