2014 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 46 engine complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-5, 12% of that year's 377 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 46
- 12% of 377
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving, with speed dropping to as low as 5-10 mph even with the pedal floored.
- Multiple warning lights, including the check engine and traction control lights, illuminating at the same time as the power loss.
- Vehicle hesitates or fails to accelerate above a low speed after slowing down or stopping at a light, sometimes requiring the engine to be turned off and restarted to clear the issue.
- High RPM with little corresponding increase in road speed, as if the transmission is stuck in one gear.
- Unexplained racing of the engine while stopped, in one case severe enough to feel like a rear-end collision.
- Engine failing to start or making a clicking noise under the hood, in one case followed by replacement of the ignition coil and spark plug.
When 2014 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 17, 2014, latest Jun 13, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 common are engine problems in the 2014 Mazda CX-5?
- NHTSA lists 46 engine complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 12% of the 377 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 engine issue?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
- At what mileage do 2014 CX-5 engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 50,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury linked to these engine complaints, with 0 fires reported.