2014 Mazda CX-5 engine problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Mazda CX-5 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was waiting at a traffic signal to make a left turn, with my foot on the brake. The car accelerated aggressively, with no warning, like the pedal was pushed to the floor. I stood on the brake and shoved the shifter into park - coming to a stop in the middle of the intersection, Fortunately my…”
filed Jun 13, 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shutoff. The screen and vehicle remained powered on. The battery was drained, and the contact replaced the battery. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was…”
filed Mar 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026
Engine problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 5 | 20% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 9 | 15% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 13 | 21% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 77 | 55% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 17 | 16% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 128 | 49% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 176 | 51% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 15 | 10% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 39 | 8% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 14 | 11% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 42 | 22% |
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.