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2014 Mazda Mazda5

Minivan · 2010–2015

2011–2015 Mazda Mazda5
2011–2015 pictured. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest Newest we'd buy2015The latest year rated a good buy AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual

9 serious complaints of 12, the most about brakes (4) and steering (2); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 1 recall.

What owners report

“I bought this vehicle as is, about 2 months past, after driving it home I felt after pressing the Brakes pedal that it is not responding until I press 2 or 3 times. I went bnack to the dealer the next day and made a complain. They sent me to their Mechanic who diagnosed the problem to be the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Assembly.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Oct 2024

12 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 trims and features

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Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

20102012201320142015

What changed for 2014

2014 Mazda5 trims

Grand TouringSportTouring
Price
Starting MSRP$24,670—$22,270
Powertrain
EngineMZR 2.5L DOHCMZR 2.5L DOHCMZR 2.5L DOHC
Horsepower157 hp157 hp157 hp
Torque163 lb-ft163 lb-ft163 lb-ft
TransmissionSport automatic with manual-shift modeAutomatic: Sport automatic with manual-shift mode
Manual: 6-speed overdrive		Sport automatic with manual-shift mode
Gears5Automatic: 5
Manual: 6		5
DrivetrainFwdAutomatic / ManualFwd
Size and capability
Seats666
Third-row legroom30.5 in30.5 in30.5 in
Ground clearance5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in
Length180.5 in180.5 in180.5 in
Curb weight3,457 lbAutomatic: 3,457 lb
Manual: 3,417 lb		3,457 lb
Tech
Apple CarPlay—OptionalOptional
Android Auto—OptionalOptional
Speakers666
Driver assistance
Parking sensorsRear—Rear
Comfort
SeatsLeatherClothCloth
Heated seatsFront——
Second rowCaptain's ChairsCaptain's ChairsCaptain's Chairs
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide Moonroof—Optional
Power liftgateManualManualManual
Wheels17 in16 in17 in
HeadlightsHID ProjectorHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (32)
Grand TouringSportTouring
Moonroof and Audio Package $1,040Standard—Optional
Fog Lights StandardOptionalStandard
Moonroof Wind Deflector Optional—Optional
Power Sliding-Glass Moonroof Standard—Optional
Rear Bumper Guard OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack OptionalOptionalOptional
Side Window Deflectors OptionalOptionalOptional
Splash Guards OptionalOptionalOptional
Tailpipe Finisher OptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks (Set of 4) OptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Cover OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net OptionalOptionalOptional
Compass Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with HomeLink OptionalOptionalOptional
Portable Navigation Devices by Garmin OptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Start OptionalOptionalOptional
Soft Cargo Liner OptionalOptionalOptional
Windshield Sunscreen OptionalOptionalOptional
In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer OptionalOptionalOptional
Rear DVD Entertainment System OptionalOptionalOptional
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 4-Month Trial Subscription StandardOptionalOptional
3.5 mm Audio Cable OptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal White Pearl Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Deep Crystal Blue Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Jet Black Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Liquid Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Meteor Gray Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Zeal Red Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Black Cloth —OptionalOptional
Black Leather Optional——
Sand Cloth —OptionalOptional
Sand Leather Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2015 2.5L 4-cylFWD24 mpg Not rated 1 9 Seats (2) —
2014 2.5L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD24 mpg Not rated 1 12 Service brakes (4) —
2013 2.5L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD24 mpg Not rated 1 24 Service brakes (5) —
2012 2.5L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD24 mpg Not rated 1 37 Fuel/propulsion system (8) —
2010 2.3L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD23–24 mpg Not rated 1 57 Air bags (13) —

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Heated front seatsLeather seatsSunroof or moonroof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2015 Mazda Mazda5 SW FWDNot Rated NoNo 19
2014 Mazda Mazda5 SW FWDNot Rated NoNo 112
2013 Mazda Mazda5 SW FWDNot Rated NoNo 124
2012 Mazda Mazda5 SW FWDNot Rated NoNo 137
2010 Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SABNot Rated NoNo 157

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
20155Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 24
20145Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L		 24
20135Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L		 24
20125Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L		 24
20105Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L
Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L		 23–24

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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