Overview & Reviews

The Mazda CX-5 gets a welcome infusion of power for 2014 as the Touring and Grand Touring models get a bigger engine. Thankfully, fuel economy is barely affected. Other additions include the availability of a collision warning and assist system (Smart City Brake Support), as well as HD and Pandora radio services.

• Sharp styling.
• Engaging driving experience
• Fuel-efficient engines

• Subpar stereo sound quality.
• Mediocre electronics interface

User Reviews:

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  Brake Problems/MPG decline - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By gryphon84 - July 12 - 5:12 am

  I loved this car but after 18 months the brake pads went bad. According to the dealer there was no reason and since the warranty on those expires at 12,000 miles or 12 months we were stuck with having to pay for all new rear brake pads and rotors. There is no reason they should have failed and Mazda Customer Service said "Too bad not under warranty". The MPG has also steadily declined after 6 months even with regular maintenance. I am disappointed since we bought it for its supposed fuel efficiency and safety. After this experience I do not expect this to be a reliable long lived car and will not buy a Mazda in the future.

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  MAZDA CX-5 GS 2014 - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By irock - March 12 - 10:12 pm

  1st 1000KM lots of problem encounter. hard start @ extreme cold weather (-20C), Engine Light alarm ON; high fuel consumption 10.5/100-mostly hwy not 7.6/100 city-specs; engine nice accelerations 2.5L engine

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  Feel a little cheated with this one.... - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By trx284 - April 10 - 11:38 pm

  The car has a mix of good and bad features. Not a bad car overall, but probably not the best SUV in this category on the road (at least for me). It really depends upon what you value in a car. If you value exterior styling, good gas mileage, and a decent engine you will be happy with this purchase. If you value technology, ride quality, and comfort (interior components) you will likely be happier with the CRV or Escape.

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  Very disappointed - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By kimberlyr1 - December 15 - 1:06 pm

  I bought my car in Oct 2013, and it was ok for about 5 months. I switched from a Toyota Highlander (which I absolutely LOVED) to save on gas. While I realized gas savings over the Highlander, I am not getting the gas mileage they promised. I average 26 mpg tops! On top of that, my vehicle had to be at the service center on 3 occasions, all for the same problem. My push button start would not work correctly. They still havent fully fixed the problem. The other problems are road noise and no interior storage, and not enough cup holders, which made for a very long trip with my kids. All in all, while it has saved some $ on gas, I dont think I would not buy another Mazda again.

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  Mixed Feelings - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By kenshin - October 12 - 10:52 pm

  Purchased : December 2013 Build quality may be an issue... Week 2 : the passenger seat trim vibrating noise, probably due to contact when exiting vehicle. Fixed by dealer. Week 3 : front windows vibrating noise when opened slightly. Not bothersome enough to take to dealer, but disappointing nonetheless. Week 4 : right sun visor vibration noise, goes away if opened then reclosed. Week 6 : upper right corner of center console screen intermittent rubbing noise. Since the beginning, theres also been a ceiling vibration noise if only the rear windows are open. Apparently, this kind of wind harmonics problem is common for many cars. Again, more disappointment.

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  interior changes you should know about - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By consumer77 - January 23 - 8:37 am

  There have been new updates to the interior as of November 2013 on the 2014 cx-5 model. I just purchased a white GT with Tan leather interior. The transmission shift gate has been greatly improved to a straight up and down shifter with a leather boot and chrome surround. No more cheap plastic look. I was pleasantly surprised when my CX was delivered to the dealer as I was not expecting this.

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  Coming from a Rav4, a step down - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By jayne10 - April 4 - 1:08 am

  I live on a gravel road in the land of snow. The car managed just fine this winter with our snow, ice and slop. I did not have any trouble getting up the hill to the house. I get less mileage than others, as you would expect, given our driving conditions. Driving along this winter and a piece of the interior plastic below the dash just fell off. Why? I dont know. It is now lying on the counter in my kitchen waiting to be dealt with. I dont really think that I would buy another one. Lacking power.

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  After 6 months, traded it for a Subaru - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By akchris - May 18 - 7:29 am

  After falling in love with the CX5 and really enjoying it, some warts really started to show. My commute changed from 55mi a day, 70% hwy to 40mi mostly city and my MPG really crashed. Was getting 30+ mpg per tank, after moving I never saw 20 mpg again. Then theres the wear on the interior - the seats in my 2004 Honda with 170k looked better than the CX5s after less than 6 months. The drivers seat looked beat after 8k miles and stray threads were popping up in the pass seat. The carpet in the rear hatch was trashed after I moved bags and boxes, I hauled tons of stuff in my Honda and it looked better, cant imagine how bad the CX5 will look in 5 years, brutal. Got a great Subaru trade.

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  Disappointed - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By ali36 - November 9 - 10:08 am

  Have owned this car for two months now. Stereo is awful, cabin noise is horrible, its also very sluggish. The only thing going for it is the looks. Now Im told the heated seats only work in 63/68 degree temp!!! This was the reason why I bought leather seating. The backup camera doesnt beep when in reverse. I wish I would have chosen the Nissan Rouge instead. The biggest disappointment is the gas mileage, Im getting about 22mpg, not the 28 suggested!!!!

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  Acceleration Issue - 2014 Mazda CX-5
  By jam2825 - September 14 - 6:35 pm

  I purchased my 2014 CX5 in early 2013. It has 25,000 miles at this time, mostly highway miles. In the last 6 months there have been times when accelerating to pass, the car accelerates to extreme after I have let off the accelerator, and the tachometer flies up as if the accelerator is sticking. The accelerator also flies up while breaking. It is becoming more and more frequent. After reading another review on the same subject, I felt it necessary to confirm the issue. I am very disappointed, as this vehicle was not cheap.