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2014 Mazda Mazda5 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 16 complaints on file for the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

16

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Mazda5 years?

Mazda5 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted103 complaints2006: 103 complaints2007: 79 complaints2008: 86 complaints2009: 81 complaints2010: 72 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 47 complaints2013: 35 complaints2014: 16 complaints2015: 9 complaints2016: 2 complaints
Mazda5 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Mazda Mazda5 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes425%
Engine213%
Steering213%
Other213%
Visibility & Wipers16%
Electrical System16%
Body & Structure16%
Suspension16%
Tires & Wheels16%
Latches & Locks16%

Does the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V644000Body & StructureSeptember 6, 2016 · 580,455 units

Defect

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

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 17, 2023

“SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DOING NORMAL DRIVING. NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF OR THE CAR, THE SUNROOF SIMPLY SHATTERED AND GLASS FELL ON ME, AND MY CHILDREN. WE WERE DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 70 (THE SPEED LIMIT). THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND OR IN FRONT OF ME.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 4, 2016

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 21, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE REVVED AT A HIGH RATE AS IF THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS WARMED UP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 1, 2016

“SINCE PURCHASE FROM DEALER, THE TIRES CONSISTENTLY DEVELOPED EDGE WEAR /CUPPING ON THE INNER EDGE OF BOTH FRONT AND BACK. THE FIRST SET WERE REPLACED AFTER APPROX 23K MILES. AFTER APPROX 25K MILES THE SAME PATTERN OF WEAR HAD OCCURRED FRONT AND BACK. AT FIRST WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED, ALIGNMENT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 17, 2018

2014 Mazda Mazda5 — common questions

Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?

The record is thin — 16 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2014 Mazda5 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (4 complaints), steering (2 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Mazda Mazda5. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mazda Mazda5 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mazda5 years to avoid are 2006, 2008, 2009, 2007, 2010. The cleanest record among Mazda5 years belongs to 2016.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.