2014 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

39Engine complaints

10.3%Of all 377 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM128 · 34%

VISIBILITY/WIPER61 · 16.2%

Unspecified / other58 · 15.4%

POWER TRAIN45 · 11.9%

ENGINE39 · 10.3%

Share of the 377 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Mazda CX-5 overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH UP A SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND STARTED SHAKING. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, TIRE MONITORING, AND CHECK…”NHTSA complaint 10853026 — filed 04/01/2016

“I APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT, EARLY IN THE MORNING ON NOV 17, 2014; AND JUST SLOWED MY SPEED TO TURN RIGHT (DID NOT MAKE A…”NHTSA complaint 10683927 — filed 02/17/2015

“LAST YEAR JUST AFTER A MONTH OF OWNERSHIP I WAS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE AND THEN SLAMMED SO HARD THE…”NHTSA complaint 10586865 — filed 05/06/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Mazda CX-5: 39 of 377 complaints on file (10.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have in total?

377 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.