Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Mazda CX-5 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 377 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V644000 Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V203000 Insufficient Bolt Torque may Cause Steering Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V064000 Fuel Filler Pipe may Rupture in a Crash/FMVSS 301 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16E002000 Windshield Bracket for Laser Sensor may Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 132 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 61 complaints
- Unknown or Other 58 complaints
- Power Train 50 complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
- Structure 32 complaints
Of the 377 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 377 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Mazda CX-5 has moderate concerns due to its 377 complaints and four recalls. The main issues involve the electrical system, visibility, and power train. While not overwhelming, these issues suggest an average reliability. The sparse complaint data on some components limits a definitively negative outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | very common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| visibility/wiper | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $3,000–$6,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical malfunctions
- Unusual engine noises
- Excessive oil consumption
- Transmission slipping
- Wiper motor failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.