Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2017 Mazda CX-5

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2017 Mazda CX-5. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (one problem).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Mazda CX-5


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2017 Mazda CX-5

The Warnings problem

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.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

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.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

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.   Read details...


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