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SteeringPart report

2014 Mazda CX-5 Steering Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 377 total for the year
Median mileage
99,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Mazda CX-5, 2% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I start the car all the dash lights illuminated and stayed on as I drove the car. When I turned on the right turn signal all the warning lights flashed rapidly the navigation, electrical system shut down and the car started to die. The service engine light stays lit the warning about a power steering failure, brake failure and keyless entry problem, ABS, speed monitoring tire pressure all comes up in the warning area. The power steering does fail making it hard to turn. In doing research on the issue it comes from a faulty ground cable issue on the right side of the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11023630, filed 2017-09, 73,000 miles

“Driving 5mph onto street from driveway, lost control of the vehicle. When stopped, the driver side front wheel was pointing away from the intended direction. The bolt connecting the control arm to the wheel had sheared off. Due to the decoupling, the left axle was pulled out of transmission and was damaged as well. Luckily, this occurred at a slow speed and no one was injured (at higher speeds, this would have been catastrophic).”

NHTSA complaint #11404301, filed 2021-03, 125,000 miles

“Loss of power steering at same time all dash icons lit up. Car then momentarily shut off doing 75mph; lost headlights (during night). This continued numerous times. Headlights started flashing on/off and right turn signal caused car to shut off. Towed to dealer next day and almost a week and they and Mazda engineering have no clue.”

NHTSA complaint #10556573, filed 2013-12, 6,300 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at a slow speed and attempting to parallel park, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine before the steering wheel seized. No warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband exited the vehicle to inspect the vehicle, and another person stopped to assist and became aware that the ball joint had detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering knuckle had separated from the strut assembly, causing the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11662815, filed 2025-05, 135,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving over a speed bump the front-end of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the front strut assembly was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and the front strut assembly was replaced again. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 146,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11498389, filed 2022-12, 146,000 miles

Related recalls

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025310%
202437%
202323%
202212%
202121%
202011%
201931%
201831%
201671%
201522%
201472%
201342%

Other parts of the 2014 Mazda CX-5

Electrical system
132 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
80 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Mazda CX-5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology