2014 Mazda MAZDA2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDA2 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2. That ranks 3rd out of 7 MAZDA2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 9,700 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 11% | 5,039 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 640,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Mazda MAZDA2 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tire size: P 185 / 55 R 15 I believe there is a manufacturing defect with the Firestone Firehawk tires. The tires are prematurely cracking, these tires are supposed to have a 50,000 mile limited warranty. I replaced all four tires on 6/18/2022 and today (7/15/2023) I noticed there was deep cracking…
I bought this 2014 Mazda 2 Sport HB on Thursday January 26, 2023. Upon driving it home, this vehicle with only 41,280 miles on it, shook, vibrating , hearing a very loud popping clicking sounds. Like body metal clanging. It was hard to see. I donât know if the low beams were set wrong or what but…
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…
I was turning left on a protected green arrow when a truck on the left lane sped up and i noticed t merged and i would get hit i tried to go off to the side of the road but the steering wheel was stiff and when i pressed on the gas it did not move then it jerked me forward.
Other Mazda MAZDA2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 MAZDA2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 MAZDA2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 MAZDA2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 MAZDA2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 MAZDA2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 MAZDA2 | 17 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, structure problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA2 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.