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Mazda MAZDA2Model year report

2014 Mazda MAZDA2 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,370miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 29 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2. The part named most often is steering, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and body and structure (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,370 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 194 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “I have taken my car to two separate Mazda dealerships in 2019 and two separate non-dealership mechanics to address the same issue with a vibrating coming from the front driver when driving at lower speeds. It was not a constant noise until recently and saw there was a recall for my vehicle in May 2016. Mazda however says that my VIN does not qualify even though the build date range does show its covered. The problem at first was noted by the Kent Mazda dealership in 2019 but said the vehicle's small framing could cause this. …”

NHTSA complaint #11553002, filed 2023-11

Suspension: “The steering was making loud knocking noises at low-speed turns. When looked up Mazda2 issues, found that there was a recall for Steering, Recall no. 16V203000, dated 2016-04-10, states: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. When the dealership looked up my VIN, it was not a serial number listed under the recall list. However, it had the same issues as the recall. These issues were listed as requires immediate attention. …”

NHTSA complaint #11432440, filed 2021-09

Body and structure: “I bought this 2014 Mazda 2 Sport HB on Thursday January 26, 2023. Upon driving it home, this vehicle with only 41,280 miles on it, shook, vibrating , hearing a very loud popping clicking sounds. Like body metal clanging. It was hard to see. I don’t know if the low beams were set wrong or what but visibility wasn’t good with the low beams at all. I told him that the air conditioner made a horrible loud noises when cranked on high. I asked to take it to a mechanic and I was assured that their mechanics looked it over thoroughly. It has so much wrong with it. I was ripped off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11503910, filed 2023-01

Air bags: “The contact owned a 2014 Mazda 2. While driving at an unknown speed in reverse, the contact struck an embankment and the vehicle flipped over. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a chest injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired as the insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,700. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11162948, filed 2018-12, 9,700 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,039 and 9,700 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,370 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014201520182020202120233
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
2 FWD1.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual293431$2,150
2 FWD1.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic283330$2,250

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 194 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 194 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mazda MAZDA2

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201497,3701—31—Not enough data
20131330,8991—31—Not enough data
2012915,1730—31—Not enough data
20111750,0001—31—Falling

All Mazda MAZDA2 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 (2, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 29 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,370 miles and the middle half falls between 5,039 and 9,700 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.