2014 Mazda CX-5 electrical system problems
132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Mazda CX-5 — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car's electrical system doesn't fully turn off after being put in park and turning the ignition off. The electrical system stays on, despite the engine and ignition turned off. It's a BIG problem that I've seen a lot of other people report. And yet Mazda refuses to address the issue.”
filed Dec 10, 2025
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 86,000, and at the time of…”
filed May 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been…
SA-061-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 17, 2025
Electrical System problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 5 | 20% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 9 | 15% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 12 | 9% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 30 | 29% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 46 | 17% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 29 | 8% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 44 | 30% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 71 | 14% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 58 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.