repaired · 2018 Q3
Body: hatchback/liftgate
Risk. If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
2014 Mazda CX-5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 377 owner complaints about the 2014 Mazda CX-5, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-644 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mazda CX-5 has problems
377 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
132Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
61Visibility/wiper
50Power train
39Engine
32Structure1 crash/fire/injury
28Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
22Service brakes
12Electronic stability control (ESC)
9Vehicle speed control
4812 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 132 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 61 | 0 |
| Power train | 50 | 0 |
| Engine | 39 | 0 |
| Structure | 32 | 1 |
| Visibility | 28 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 48 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Mazda CX-5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Steering
Risk. If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
64kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 96 electrical system complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles83under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other CX-5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Mazda CX-5 safety ratings
2014 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What CX-5 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car's electrical system doesn't fully turn off after being put in park and turning the ignition off. The electrical system stays on, despite the engine and ignition turned off. It's a BIG problem that I've seen a lot of other people report. And yet Mazda refuses to address the issue.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 86,000, and at the time of…
Auxiliary power will not turn off when vehicle is turned off. Radio, lights interior power, etc….. car turns off when button is pressed but interior power does not.
Own a 2014 CX-5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.