Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Mazda MAZDA5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Mazda MAZDA5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V644000 Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Mazda MAZDA5 has a moderate recall history, specifically related to the liftgate, and a range of complaints mostly targeting the brakes and engine. It is otherwise considered fairly reliable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine components | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$700 | 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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant fluid exchange
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Soft or spongy brake pedal
- Unusual engine noises
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Check engine light
- Inconsistent braking response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.