When turning the vehicle off the engine will turn off but the electrical components continue running. Park shifter switch wears down and stops working. This problem could result in battery to die. This happens repeatedly. This is when the driver is attempting to park the vehicle.
2014 Mazda CX-5 electrical problems
moderate 114 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
114
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 114 electrical complaints filed for the 2014 Mazda CX-5, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 11 model years of Mazda CX-5 we track for electrical problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 114.
Electrical accounts for 30% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 11 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mazda cx-5. The contact stated that when the door unlock button was engaged the doors remained locked. As a result, her child became locked inside the vehicle and the contact had to shatter a window to get inside. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Pressing the push-start button does not shut off vehicle. Car is in park. Have had to walk away with car still "on", draining the battery.
The car's electrical system doesn't fully turn off after being put in park and turning the ignition off. The electrical system stays on, despite the engine and ignition turned off. It's a BIG problem that I've seen a lot of other people report. And yet Mazda refuses to address the issue.
When the car is stationary and in park the engine doesn't completely shut down, the radio anddash lights stay on. Also the doors do not lock because the car will beep consistentlyand I fear the battery may die. I have to move the car in and out of park and then move the gear shift left and right quickly multiple times and then maybe it will cut offcompletely. Sometimes it takes me up to 10…
A sensor that communicates what gear the vehicle is in is faulty. The vehicle therefore will not turn off completely. The sensor does not recognize that the vehicle is in park. The auxiliary panel remains on, and the vehicle battery will drain. Repeated restating and shifting in and out of gear will finally get the vehicle turned off. This process sometimes takes several minutes. This issue could…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 Mazda CX-5?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 114 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 79 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 50,000 and 80,000 miles, with the median around 62,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 50,000; a quarter make it past 80,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Mazda/CX-5.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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