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2014 Mazda MAZDA2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-203 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 79%Owner complaints94 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension31
Steering30
Structure20
Power train11
Seats10
Tires10
Air bags11
Vehicle speed control11
Equipment adaptive/mobility10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2014 Mazda MAZDA2 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.

79%repaired · 2017 Q3

Steering

Recall 16V-203 · Apr 11, 2016 · 578 vehicles · 459 repaired

Risk. If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other MAZDA2 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 MAZDA2 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

2014 Mazda MAZDA2 safety ratings

2014 Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What MAZDA2 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I have taken my car to two separate Mazda dealerships in 2019 and two separate non-dealership mechanics to address the same issue with a vibrating coming from the front driver when driving at lower speeds. It was not a constant noise until recently and saw there was a recall for my vehicle in May…
Complaint 11553002 · Nov 1, 2023
The steering was making loud knocking noises at low-speed turns. When looked up Mazda2 issues, found that there was a recall for Steering, Recall no. 16V203000, dated 2016-04-10, states: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing…
Complaint 11432440 · Sep 10, 2021
2014 MAZDA 2. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT AXLE BROKE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENTLY, HE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
Complaint 10763630 · Oct 27, 2015

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