2014 Mazda CX-5 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 35 brake complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-5, about 9% of all complaints for the year. Owners most often report premature rear brake pad and rotor wear, grinding noises, and brake pedal issues, with a median failure mileage of 42,500. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 35
- 9% of 377
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 42,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report rear brake pads and rotors wearing out or grinding far earlier than expected, sometimes noticed within the first year or two of ownership.
- Some describe warped rotors causing vibration or shaking when the brakes are applied, with rotors needing replacement more than once.
- Several owners say dealers blamed their driving habits, such as high-speed braking, for the premature wear rather than acknowledging a defect.
- One owner described the brake pedal sitting higher than the gas pedal, making it harder to move a foot quickly to the brake in an emergency.
- Another reported the brake pedal becoming extremely hard to push and failing to depress properly on multiple occasions while driving in city traffic.
When 2014 Mazda CX-5 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 17, 2014, latest Jun 13, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by CX-5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Mazda CX-5?
- NHTSA lists 35 brake complaints for the 2014 CX-5, which is about 9% of all 377 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Mazda CX-5?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for the brake issue on the 2014 CX-5.
- At what mileage do 2014 CX-5 brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on this model year is 42,500 miles.
- What is the most common brake complaint on the 2014 Mazda CX-5?
- Owners most frequently describe premature wear of the rear brake pads and rotors, along with grinding noises and vibration when braking.
- Did the 2014 CX-5 brake issue lead to any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury associated with the 35 brake complaints filed for the 2014 CX-5.