2014 Jeep Cherokee vs 2014 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 2014 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,639 | 377 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 563 | 788 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 55 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 43,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,463 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 448 | 132 |
| Engine | 513 | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 183 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 185 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 186 | 6 |
| Structure | 110 | 32 |
| Steering | 119 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 395 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 219 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 167 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 142 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 141 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 130 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 59 | 8 |
| Electrical failures | 47 | 0 |
2014 Jeep Cherokee
2014 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.