Mazda · Mazda5 · 2014
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The 2014 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 recall and 12 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: service brakes (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2014 Mazda Mazda5 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes with 3 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
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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.
Remedy Status
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.
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 probl...
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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 ...
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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 handl...
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The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while driving over a minor bump in the roadway at any rate of speed, the brake pedal would depress to floorboard without warning. The contact stated that the brakes would resume normal operation soon after failure. The...
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WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE OFTEN HAS A CLUNKING SOUND AND A SLIGHT / BRIEF HESITATION BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURS. I'VE HAD THE ISSUE INSPECTED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (4-5 TIMES) AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAK...
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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 PU...
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The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that the passenger’s 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 ...
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I OWN A 2014 MAZDA 5. AFTER TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE NUMBER 1 AND 4 CYLINDER ROD BEARINGS FAILED COMPLETELY. IT HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. PROPER OIL CHANGES WAS MAINTAINED DURING THIS PERIOD. THEY TOOK THE MOTOR APART FOUND CLEAN OIL, AND SHAVINGS.
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.
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The 2014 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 12 owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Mazda Mazda5.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2014 Mazda Mazda5.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 are service brakes (3 reports), engine (2 reports), steering,electrical system,service brakes (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2014 Mazda Mazda5. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.