2014 Mazda CX-5 Reliability
The 2014 Mazda CX-5 has 377 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and visibility / wipers. Compared with other CX-5 model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the CX-5's typical year, while the 2015 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
377
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
7
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Mazda CX-5 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 132 | 35% |
| Visibility / wipers | 80 | 21% |
| Unknown or other | 58 | 15% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 50 | 13% |
| Engine | 39 | 10% |
| Body structure | 32 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 23 | 6% |
| Stability control | 12 | 3% |
2014 Mazda CX-5 recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16E002000 | Jan 19, 2016 | Visibility / wipers — windshield | Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The… |
| 16V064000 | Feb 3, 2016 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly / filler pipe and cap | 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… |
| 16V203000 | Apr 11, 2016 | 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 January 19,… |
| 16V644000 | Sep 6, 2016 | Body structure — body / hatchback/liftgate | 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… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby CX-5 years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year CX-5 analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | Speed control / throttle | Too few reports |
| 2013 | 194 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2014 (this page) | 377 | 4 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2015 | 133 | 4 | Body structure | Solid |
| 2016 | 512 | 5 | Exterior lighting | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Mazda CX-5
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Mazda CX-5 reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
The 2014 Mazda CX-5 has 377 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and visibility / wipers. Compared with other CX-5 model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the CX-5's typical year, while the 2015 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2014 Mazda CX-5 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 are electrical system (132), visibility / wipers (80), unknown or other (58), powertrain / transmission (50). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Mazda CX-5, including 16E002000 (visibility / wipers — windshield) and 16V064000 (fuel system — storage / tank assembly / filler pipe and cap). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 194 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2015 has 133 complaints and 4 recalls (solid). The 2014 has 377 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Mazda CX-5?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 CX-5, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.