Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 MAZDA5.
The 2017 Mazda MAZDA5 is an SUV whose owner-reported reliability profile is defined by 148 total complaints and a single recall, with electrical-system issues logged as the most common complaint area. Against the model’s recorded 2006–2016 complaint history, which ranged from a high of 78 reports for the 2006 model year down to just one for 2011, the 2017 total sits above that earlier peak. That placement makes the 2017 model year a notable inflection point for researchers, signaling a higher volume of owner-reported concerns than any prior year in the tracked span.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 AT · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 180.7 in |
| Overall width | 68.9 in |
| Overall height | 63.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3479 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 51/49 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the MAZDA5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Grand Touring 2.5L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 17.00 sec | 157 hp | FWD |
| 2014 | Sport 2.5L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 157 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Sport 2.5L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.50 sec | 157 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Grand Touring 2.5L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 17.10 sec | 157 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Touring 2.5L I-4 | 9.10 sec | 17.00 sec | 157 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Grand Touring 2.5L I-4 | 10.30 sec | 17.80 sec | 157 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Grand Touring 2.3L I-4 | 10.00 sec | 17.70 sec | 153 hp | FWD |
| 2008 | Touring 2.3L I-4 | 8.90 sec | 16.80 sec | 153 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 80.0-85.0 ft-lbs, MT: 113.0-118.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 15.0-19.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.028-0.031 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 12.0-14.0 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.043-0.051 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 12.0-14.0 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 35 AT |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 57-94 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 3000 rpm |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.009-0.011 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.012 in |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| 1 | 27.0-53.0 inch lbs. | 27–53 in |
| 2 | 13.0-16.0 | |
| 1 | 20.0-23.0 ft. lbs. | 20–23 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 80.0-100.0 | |
| 1 | 67.0 ft. lbs. | 67 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 81 ft. lbs. | 81 ft. lbs |
| 3 | + 55 degrees | 55 degrees |
| 4 | 65 | |
Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil.
| 1 | 9.5-12.5 ft. lbs. | 9.5–12.5 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 32.0-34.0 ft. lbs. | 32–34 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 85 degrees-95 degrees | 85 degrees |
| 4 | 85 degrees-95 degrees | 85 degrees |
Prep Cap bolts
| 1 | 20.0-30.0 ft. lbs. | 20–30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Back off 360.0 degrees | 360 degrees |
| 3 | 23.0-25.0 ft. lbs. | 23–25 ft. lbs |
| 4 | 58.0-62.0 degrees; Side bolts | 58–62 degrees |
| 1 | 15.0-18.0 | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2017 Mazda MAZDA5 marks the final year of a generation whose federal complaint count dropped from 197 in 2006 to just 2 in 2016. In 2016 the model recorded zero recalls and only two complaints, reflecting an exceptionally low defect profile compared with earlier years. For 2017 the top complaint categories are electrical system and unknown or other (each 25), with 11 visibility/wiper and 10 power‑train complaints and five crash‑related complaints, while fire complaints are absent. This pattern shows the 2017 year inherits the low‑volume trend but still concentrates on electrical issues that were rare in the preceding low‑complaint years. Overall, the 2017 model presents a low‑risk purchase, but buyers should ensure the electrical system has been inspected before finalizing the deal.
All 148 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected…
Showing 5 of 570 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA-041-26 | 2026-06-18 | Electrical System | This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in… |
| 01-008-26 | 2026-05-01 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are… |
| SA-031-26 | 2026-04-30 | Structure | DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle… |
| SA-029-26 | 2026-04-21 | Power Train | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are… |
| SA-026-26 | 2026-04-16 | Engine | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes… |
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