2014 Mazda CX-5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 13%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Mazda CX-5, 13% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has 58,283 miles and I need a new differential. I have never even had a differntial replaced on any of my prior cars. I have had cars with over 200,000 miles. This is a costly fix and I feel it should not happen to a car at this mileage. I bought the car used at about 23,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11194864, filed 2019-04, 58,283 miles“I was traveling about 35mph up a slight incline when the engine lost power and started shaking. The traction control system, tire monitoring, and check engine light all came on at the same time. The engine didn't have any power even when I pressed all the way on the accelerator I couldn't get it to go any faster than 45mph.”
NHTSA complaint #10853026, filed 2016-04, 55,000 miles“I was about 30 minutes in my drive on a 40-50 degree f morning. I stopped at a traffic light. When I tried to accelerate, my CX-5 appeared to have stopped shifting gears. I was stuck in a low gear. I could get up to 20-30 MPH, but my car would be struggling at 4k RPM. Luckily, I was already near my destination.”
NHTSA complaint #10551073, filed 2013-11, 8,500 miles“The dashboard indicators suddenly came on all at once while driving on the highway. After pulling over to the breakdown lane and putting it in parl, the engine would not turn off when pressing the on/off button. After arriving at our destination, we needed several attempts of putting it in drive and back to park before the engine finally shut off. But the dashboard indicators remained on and would not turn off, draining the battery all the way down. The following morning, we had to have the vehicle towed to a nearby Mazda service center.”
NHTSA complaint #11282872, filed 2019-11, 145,000 miles“I was driving on a main road and all of a sudden it seems as if the car lost power (2014 Mazda CX-5 grand touring). I could not accelerate and a lot of the lights on the dash lit up (TPMS, traction control, check engine light). Thankfully I was only a mile from home and was able to turn around and make it home, but I could have been in a serious accident with my infant in the car as I was about to get on the highway. I was only able to go about 10 MPH, car kept revving, sputtering and vibrating. Once I got home I shut the car off for a few minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074704, filed 2018-02, 54,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11009654Oct 24, 2024The SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses “Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ”. Only use “ATF-FZ” to fill or top off the fluid level. ATF-FZ is specially designed for use in…
- 11007010Aug 7, 2024Some customer's might state that they notice fluid or oil leaking/dripping on the ground when the vehicle is parked. For this concern, inspect the vehicle for any trace of a…
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- 10222564Sep 26, 2022Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 32 | 12% |
| 2018 | 42 | 12% |
| 2017 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 | 51 | 10% |
| 2015 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 | 50 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mazda CX-5
132 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
80 complaintsOther or unknown
58 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 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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