IllustrationWHILE COMING THROUGH A CAR WAS MY SUN ROOF SHATTERED WHEN IT CAME TO THE DRYING CYCLE. LUCKILY I WASN'T IN THE CAR.
2014 Mazda CX-5
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most CX-5 years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 133.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1000–25K
5825–50K
6950–75K
3275–100K
19100–150K
3150K+
281 reports with mileage · 96 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 132 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility/wiper. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
377 reportsVEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, CHECK ENGINE, TMPS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. LUCKILY DIDN'T HAPPEN ON A HIGHWAY. IGNITION COIL AND SPAR PLUG WERE REPLACED. CAR MILEAGE 48000, SPARK PLUGS SHOULD LAST TO 75000 MILES ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER.
WHEN I START THE CAR ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON AS I DROVE THE CAR. WHEN I TURNED ON THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED RAPIDLY THE NAVIGATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND THE CAR STARTED TO DIE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS LIT THE WARNING ABOUT A POWER STEERING FAILURE, BRAKE FAILU…
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WHEN I START THE CAR ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON AS I DROVE THE CAR. WHEN I TURNED ON THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED RAPIDLY THE NAVIGATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND THE CAR STARTED TO DIE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS LIT THE WARNING ABOUT A POWER STEERING FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE AND KEYLESS ENTRY PROBLEM, ABS, SPEED MONITORING TIRE PRESSURE ALL COMES UP IN THE WARNING AREA. THE POWER STEERING DOES FAIL MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. IN DOING RESEARCH ON THE ISSUE IT COMES FROM A FAULTY GROUND CABLE ISSUE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THIS OCCUR 3 DIFFERENT TIMES NOW ON THIS CAR.
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUES TO FLASH. WENT TO DOLAN MAZDA DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR WAS BAD. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. EVIDENTLY, THIS HAS HAPPENED ON OTHER VEHICLES. THE CAR IS NOT EVEN 4 YEARS OLD YET. THE SENSORS SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THAT.
SINCE WE BOUGHT THIS CAR, THE BATTERY GOES DEAD IF NOT DRIVEN IN 1 TO 2 WEEKS. WE CHARGE IT AND THEN WE CHECK THE BATTERY AND IT'S O.K. OF COURSE IT IS STATIONARY AND CAN'T BE DRIVEN. WHAT IT CAUSING IT TO DIE SO QUICKLY - CAN'T DRIVE IT IF IT DOESN'T START.
TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE CLICKING NOISE. THE TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER ATTEMPTED TO STA…
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TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE CLICKING NOISE. THE TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY DRAINED DUE TO IT NOT GROUNDING ONE OF THE CIRCUITS. ALSO, THE POWER CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT ANY OF THE LOCAL DEALERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
ALL SEATS STARTED PRODUCING A SQUEAKING NOISE AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS OF USE.
THERE IS A CONSTANT RATTLING NOISE WHICH SEEMS TO BE ARISING FROM WITHIN THE REAR PASSENGER AREA OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE AND ADVISE ON A RESOLUTION. THIS STARTED ABOUT AFTER 2 YEARS OF USE OF BRAND NEW VEHICLE.
THE REAR BRAKE PADS ON MY MAZDA CX 5 GRAND TOURING MODEL IS WORN OUT TO (0.2 PER DEALER) AT APPROX 34000 MILES. NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR. BEFORE THIS THERE WAS A VERY STRONG VIBRATION OF STEERING WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS OF 55 PLUS MPH. THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL IN MY EXPERIENCE THA…
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THE REAR BRAKE PADS ON MY MAZDA CX 5 GRAND TOURING MODEL IS WORN OUT TO (0.2 PER DEALER) AT APPROX 34000 MILES. NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR. BEFORE THIS THERE WAS A VERY STRONG VIBRATION OF STEERING WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS OF 55 PLUS MPH. THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL IN MY EXPERIENCE THAT A CAR WHICH IS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD NEEDS NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. MAZDA WEBSITE HAD SOME INFORMATION HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/MAZDA/CX-5/2013/BRAKES/SERVICE_BRAKES.SHTML. BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED BY MAZDA AT 34000 MILES, NOT MY CAR IS AT 56000 MILES AND INITIAL SYMPTOM WITH THE STRONG VIBRATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN BRAKING IS REAPPEARING. THIS SEEMS TO INDICATE AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL PER INDEPENDENT MECHANICS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DEPRESSING THE ON/OFF BUTTON TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN ON. WHILE THE ELECTRONICS WERE STILL ON, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOTELY LOCKED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED HE WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DEPRESSING THE ON/OFF BUTTON TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN ON. WHILE THE ELECTRONICS WERE STILL ON, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOTELY LOCKED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED HE WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH UNIT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Official recalls
316V644000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Sep 6, 2016
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 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
16V203000 · Steering
Apr 11, 2016
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 January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
16V064000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Feb 3, 2016
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.