2014 Mazda MAZDA5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDA5 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mazda MAZDA5. That ranks 8th out of 11 MAZDA5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 63,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Mazda MAZDA5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 33% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 17% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 17% | 41,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 88,078 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
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 bought this vehicle as is, about 2 months past, after driving it home I felt after pressing the Brakes pedal that it is not responding until I press 2 or 3 times. I went bnack to the dealer the next day and made a complain. They sent me to their Mechanic who diagnosed the problem to be the ABS…
Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy.
The car became hard to steer, and I noticed the power steering light was on. It is a safety risk due to increased difficulty steering car and a risk for myself and other drivers on the road. This just occurred today and has not been investigated by an other parties. No warning or incidents prior to…
The driver door handle stopped functioning on a 7-year-old low milage (<25k) Mazda 5. The malfunction is common among Mazda's and can be easily found when searching the internet. A small groove on the internal door handle mechanism breaks off and lets the spring pulling the handle back slip out. In…
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that the passengerâs side rear door failed to open or close all the way. The contact stated that there was a 1-2-inch gap between the door and the door latch. The contact reached out to the local dealer to have the vehicle inspected…
Other Mazda MAZDA5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 MAZDA5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 MAZDA5 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 MAZDA5 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 MAZDA5 | 37 | 1 |
| 2011 MAZDA5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 MAZDA5 | 57 | 1 |
| 2009 MAZDA5 | 64 | 2 |
| 2008 MAZDA5 | 67 | 1 |
| 2007 MAZDA5 | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 MAZDA5 | 78 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda MAZDA5?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA5?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Mazda MAZDA5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA5 model years, the 2014 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.