How common are windshield and visibility complaints on the 2014 Mazda CX-5?

NHTSA lists 79 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 CX-5, which is 21% of all 377 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among CX-5 model years in this data.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 windshield cracking?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the 2014 CX-5 Visibility & Wipers complaints.

At what mileage do these windshield problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 10,000 miles, and several complaints describe cracks appearing on nearly new vehicles.

Did the windshield cracking cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 0 crashes but 2 injuries tied to this complaint area for the 2014 CX-5, with 0 fires reported.

Do later CX-5 model years have fewer windshield complaints?

Yes. The 2014 model year's 21% share is much higher than later years like 2018 (2%) and 2020 (4%), based on this NHTSA complaint data.

2014 Mazda CX-5 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 79 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-5, 21% of that year's 377 total complaints — the highest share of any model year. Most describe spontaneous windshield cracking with a median failure mileage of 10,000. No related recall is on file.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 79; 21% of 377
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners describe windshields cracking on their own, with no impact point found, often starting at the top center near the mirror or rain sensor and spreading down or across.
Several report the crack appearing while the vehicle was parked overnight or sitting still, not while driving.
Some windshields cracked again after replacement, and one owner mentions a parts backorder delaying repair.
A few owners report the sunroof glass shattering or exploding with a loud bang while driving or while the car was parked.
One complaint describes the side-view mirror and overhead compartment vibrating and rattling at certain speeds, which the dealer did not fix.

When 2014 Mazda CX-5 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 11, 2013, latest Apr 15, 2024.

79 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Apr 2024; peak Jun 2014 (9).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by CX-5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20120 (0%)
201310 (5%)
201479 (21%)
201516 (12%)
201646 (9%)
201713 (9%)
20186 (2%)
201910 (4%)
20204 (4%)
20216 (4%)
20223 (5%)
20237 (11%)
20242 (5%)
20254 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are windshield and visibility complaints on the 2014 Mazda CX-5?: NHTSA lists 79 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 CX-5, which is 21% of all 377 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among CX-5 model years in this data.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 windshield cracking?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the 2014 CX-5 Visibility & Wipers complaints.
At what mileage do these windshield problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 10,000 miles, and several complaints describe cracks appearing on nearly new vehicles.
Did the windshield cracking cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 0 crashes but 2 injuries tied to this complaint area for the 2014 CX-5, with 0 fires reported.
Do later CX-5 model years have fewer windshield complaints?: Yes. The 2014 model year's 21% share is much higher than later years like 2018 (2%) and 2020 (4%), based on this NHTSA complaint data.