2014 Mazda CX-5

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2014 Mazda CX-5
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 377 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2012	1
2013	194
2014	377
2015	133
2016	507
2017	148
2018	344
2019	260
2020	105
2021	137
2022	62
2023	59
2024	41
2025	23
2026	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34%

34% of complaints: electrical system — 128 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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IMPACT WAS ON THE MAZDA DRIVER'S SIDE IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL AND INTO THE CAR- MADE A LEFT HAND TURN DID NOT SEE THE APPROACHING VEHICLE TRAVELING 50 MPH AND HIT THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THAT VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND INTO THE SNOWBANK OVER 4 LANES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150224

The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shutoff. The screen and vehicle remained powered on. The battery was drained, and the contact replaced the battery.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240319

VISIBILITY/WIPER 16%

16% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 61 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 45 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 39 distinct reports on file.

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NHTSA ODI report, 20240319

The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the heater core.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231206

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 377

R 20160215 — visibility

Pilkington North America, Inc.

Remedy: Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began on February 15, 2016.

Campaign 16E002000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160225 — fuel system, gasoline

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016.

Campaign 16V064000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160510 — steering

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured...

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge.

Campaign 16V203000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170308 — structure

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3...

Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Campaign 16V644000 — check if this car was fixed