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2014 Mazda CX-5 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2014 Mazda CX-5 has 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints, 13% of its 377 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 49,750. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
50
13% of 377
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
49,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the transmission getting stuck in a low gear at a stop or traffic light, unable to climb past 20-30 mph while the engine strains near 4,000 rpm.
  • Several report a hard, sudden slam or clunk into gear while stopped, forceful enough that the driver thought they had been rear-ended.
  • Some describe a temporary total loss of power to the wheels while accelerating onto a highway or ramp, with the engine running but the vehicle not moving, before power unexpectedly returned.
  • A few owners report the gear shifter button disengaging from drive to neutral on its own while driving at highway speed.
  • Others describe the accelerator failing to respond after a stop, limiting speed to 5-10 mph on a road posted for much higher speeds, sometimes with warning lights and unusual engine noise.

When 2014 Mazda CX-5 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2013, latest Jun 13, 2024.

2014 Mazda CX-5 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2013Dec 2014Mar 2016Oct 2016Jun 2018Apr 2019Nov 2019Apr 2023
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jun 2024; peak Jul 2019 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain 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. 201338 (20%)
  3. 201450 (13%)
  4. 201519 (14%)
  5. 201651 (10%)
  6. 201711 (7%)
  7. 201841 (12%)
  8. 201932 (12%)
  9. 20208 (8%)
  10. 202117 (12%)
  11. 20225 (8%)
  12. 20233 (5%)
  13. 20243 (7%)
  14. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-5, which is 13% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Mazda CX-5?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2014 CX-5.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 CX-5?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 CX-5 is 49,750 miles.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 CX-5 report 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Is 2014 the worst year for CX-5 transmission complaints?
No, 2016 has more Transmission & Powertrain complaints at 51, though its share of total complaints for that year is 10%, compared to 13% for 2014.

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.