2013 Mazda CX-5
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 194
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 194 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 194 |
| 2014 | 377 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 512 |
| 2017 | 150 |
| 2018 | 352 |
| 2019 | 271 |
| 2020 | 108 |
| 2021 | 146 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
30% · 58 reportsEngine
22% · 42 reportsShow complaint excerpts
After a lube, oil filter service Friday morning at the Mazda dealership, in the evening while driving at sixty MPH on a major highway, we experienced an engine loss of power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12
Power train
20% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.
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I have complain about 2013 Mazda CX-5 grand touring I bought. The vehicle is driven just 49000 miles in 5 years and just after it completed 5 years started having issues.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30
Service brakes
13% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Pulling in to parking space with foot on brake. Vehicle would not stop and couldn't turn the steering wheel. Car suddenly accelerated and jump curb and ran into side of building.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-17
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and steering
Vehicle speed control
11% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mazda CX-5. While at an intersection, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into the preceding vehicle. The fender on the contact's vehicle was damaged. There were no injuries and a police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-09
When in the highway and changing lanes and you try to excelerate it doesnt take off ..instead just acts as if i had over excelerated but not speeding up.. i have almost been ran over because i could not get enough speed to switch lanes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-17
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013Complaint volume 194 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-03-08Structure16V644000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3...
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 58 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 42 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 38 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V644000 · Structure
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- Is the 2013 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda CX-5?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.