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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.

2014 Mazda CX-5 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2014Jun 2015Apr 2016Sep 2016Feb 2018Jan 2019Jul 2019Nov 2019
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to Jun 2024; peak Jul 2016 (3).

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.

  1. 20120 (0%)
  2. 201340 (21%)
  3. 201435 (9%)
  4. 201514 (11%)
  5. 201673 (14%)
  6. 201715 (10%)
  7. 201835 (10%)
  8. 20197 (3%)
  9. 202014 (13%)
  10. 202111 (8%)
  11. 20224 (6%)
  12. 202311 (18%)
  13. 20248 (18%)
  14. 202510 (37%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.