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2014 Mazda Mazda5 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 holds 12 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Mazda5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Liftgate.

2012 Mazda Mazda5
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Complaints

12

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (4 of 12), then Engine (2) and Steering (2).

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Mazda5 has 24 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2015 has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Mazda Mazda5. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall structure, body, liftgate 2016-09-06 · NHTSA campaign 16V644000
Summary 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 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.

Complaints by component (12 total)

Service brakes
4
Engine
2
Steering
2
Electrical system
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Service brakes · filed 2024-10-19
  • "Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy."
    Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2023-08-17
  • "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…"
    Steering · filed 2022-08-21
  • "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…"
    Structure · filed 2021-10-29
  • "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…"
    Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2021-07-22

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Mazda Mazda5 SW FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (CW), 2012–2015
Body styles Minivan
Oil 0W-20 (5W-20 or 5W-30 if 0W-20 unavailable) , 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size 205/55R16, 205/50R17 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-644 covers certain 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles among other Mazda models: both liftgate supports may fail, allowing the liftgate to fall. Dealers replace both liftgate supports. The campaign also lists Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 years, so published unit counts are shared across those nameplates. Separate CX-3/Mazda3 rear-camera campaign wording that also mentions Mazda5 years should be read on NHTSA's campaign page before treating it as Mazda5-specific.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 holds 12 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Mazda5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Liftgate.

What are common problems with a 2014 Mazda Mazda5?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (4 of 12), then Engine (2) and Steering (2).

Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Mazda5 has 24 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2015 has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

Has the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 been recalled?

The 2014 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Mazda Mazda5?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US Mazda Mazda5 use?

0W-20 (5W-20 or 5W-30 if 0W-20 unavailable) With filter, about 5.3 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Mazda Mazda5?

Published US specs commonly list front 205/55R16, 205/50R17 (trim-dependent) and rear 205/55R16, 205/50R17 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Mazda Mazda5?

Recall 16V-644 covers certain 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles among other Mazda models: both liftgate supports may fail, allowing the liftgate to fall. Dealers replace both liftgate supports. The campaign also lists Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 years, so published unit counts are shared across those nameplates. Separate CX-3/Mazda3 rear-camera campaign wording that also mentions Mazda5 years should be read on NHTSA's campaign page before treating it as Mazda5-specific.