The Lemon Index2014 Mazda CX-5.
The 2014 Mazda CX-5 is worse than average by owner complaints: 171 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 143, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about wipers & visibility, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 26 to 29 mpg combined. The best Mazda CX-5 year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 377 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mazda CX-5 year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 14K to 67K miles on the car (280 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 50K–79K miles
- wipers & visibility complaints mostly came at 2K–21K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 24K–70K miles
Recalls 4
- body structure 2016
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.
- steering 2016
The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
- fuel system, gasoline 2016
The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash.
Show all 4 recalls
- visibility 2016
The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mazda told dealers about
Mazda sent dealers 789 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On various model years and model vehicles, the headlamp assembly would have excessive…
- Door fails to open when using advanced keyless system, driver side power window fails to operate
- Inoperative rear mount camera
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2200–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Windshield crack for no apparent reason right side center running 1 foot 1/2 toward center.
2014 Mazda CX-5 owner · NHTSA complaint 10584797
More owner reports
Mazda CX-5 has a cracked windshield, while driving the prior day, nothing hit the windshield. The next morning there was about a 12" crack on the passenger side windshield.
NHTSA complaint 10606977
While coming through a car was my sun roof shattered when it came to the drying cycle. Luckily I wasn't in the car.
NHTSA complaint 11040494
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 143; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mazda CX-5 year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2014 Mazda CX-5 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wipers & visibility (31%), body structure (16%) and visibility (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have?
4 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 get?
26 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Mazda CX-5 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Mazda CX-5 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,000 and 67,800 miles. The middle report was at 42,200 miles, from 280 complaints.
Does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 cost in fuel a year?
About $2200 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Mazda CX-5 year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2020 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works