2014 Mazda CX-5 power train problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Mazda CX-5 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was waiting at a traffic signal to make a left turn, with my foot on the brake. The car accelerated aggressively, with no warning, like the pedal was pushed to the floor. I stood on the brake and shoved the shifter into park - coming to a stop in the middle of the intersection, Fortunately my…”
filed Jun 13, 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately turn off. After several attempts, the contact was able to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…”
filed Apr 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. 01-008/23 06/05/23 Some vehicles may exhibit rattling noises from the engine compartment and oil leakage from the…
01-008-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
Power Train problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 5 | 8% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 16 | 11% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 8 | 8% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 29 | 11% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 41 | 12% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 51 | 10% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 19 | 14% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 38 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.