MYRModel Year Report

2013 Mazda MAZDA2

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2013 Mazda MAZDA2
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:46.456Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDA2 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 9 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2014 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2021
2013: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
201116
20129
201313
20149
20190
20200
20210

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

4 of 13 total reports mention: steering.

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CLUNKING NOISE AND FEEL, AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING MECHANISM DURING LOW SPEED TURNS. THE PROBLEM BEGAN DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. INTERNET FORUMS INDICATE THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS MODEL EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180212

PROGRESSIVE POWER STEERING RACK FAILURE POWER STEERING RACK, WHILE TURNING, MAKES AUDIBLE CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING. MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN MAKING A LOW-SPEED THREE POINT TURN, I.E.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171113

WHEELS

2 of 13 total reports mention: wheels.

SEATS

2 of 13 total reports mention: seats.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA 2. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE CD PLAYER AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190422

UPON STOPPING, TURNING OFF VEHICLE AND REMOVING IGNITION FOB KEY; FOB KEY AND IGNITION SWITCH WERE VERY, VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140622

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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GAS PEDAL STUCK DOWN CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141115

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160510 — steering

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured...

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge.

Campaign 16V203000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Mazda MAZDA2 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V203000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.