One problem related to automatic emergency braking has been reported for the 2017 Mazda CX-5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 based on all problems reported for the 2017 CX-5.
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. On a few occasions, when approaching a vehicle, I have braked and release, upon seeing the vehicle ahead begin to move. On such occasions, my Mazda's sbs activated, screeching my car to a near stop, scaring me and the vehicle behind me nearly rear-ended me. This action scared me, which affects my ability to control the situation and conduct appropriate action. I have contacted Mazda to ask for a permanent deactivation of this dangerous feature. They have been unable/unwilling to assist. They have concern that if a different driver should drive my vehicle, it would be problematic. I explained that this is my vehicle and I fear their sbs feature will cause me to be rear-ended and seriously injured. I have requested that the Mazda customer service rep submit a safety complaint on this issue. An internet search finds that there are other customers with the same safety concern on Mazda's sbs feature. It is time that this be addressed.
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