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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM3KFBDL2H0185694 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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JM3KFBDL2H0•••••• 2017 Mazda CX-5

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Mazda CX-5 build (6 vs 3).

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147on the model
50builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 3 Service Brakes 1 Structure 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Electrical System Nov 2022
I have made carmax aware of the issue I was driving on the interstate in PA, when out of nowhere the check engine light turned on and the car stalled and stopped working the speedometer went down drastically almost causing me to get into a car accident, I was able to continue…
Visibility/wiper Oct 2021
Windshield wiper stopped working all of a sudden
Structure Jul 2020
Red paint chips extremely easily. Have had this car for less than one year and driven less than 5,000 miles but have lots of chips on the hood, fenders, roof and doors. Given this paint is an extra charge I would not expect this. Drove my previous vehicle for 10 years and didn't…
Service Brakes Jun 2019
Rotors began showing signs of irregular wearing at 15k miles, causing the vehicle to shake uncontrollably when braking. The dealership indicated that this was normal wear and tear and inclement weather. However, there is a vast number of reports online with identical issues,…
Electrical System Jan 2020
Codes appear on the dashboard showing brake dysfunction, smart brake system disabled, master errors, and multiple other error messages. Navigation turns on by itself and flashes and moves or changes locations. The vehicle will brake by itself while driving on the freeway when…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM3KFBDL2H0185694 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.