2013 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
292 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Mazda CX-5, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 36/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 75,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2013 sits among all CX-5 years
What owners report
“When i try to turn off the car, it remains on. I then have to shift gears to r then back to p and turn it off again to completely shut the car off. It happens every time.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 CX-5
“While my wife was driving to drop our children off to go to work all of a sudden the check engine, low tire and traction control light came on. When all lights came on the engine lost power and could not go above 20 mph.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 CX-5
“The engine is refusing to turn off when i hit the off button and it is in the park position. It takes up to 5-6 times to get the engine to shut down by restarting it, playing with the gears and finally shutting down. This could be a sensor problem. I just had the check engine light fixed as it…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 CX-5
“The car will not turn off when i put it in park. The accessories ie radio won't turn off and i am unable to lock my car as the alarm keeps beeping this morning i have a dead battery and see that this is a common recurrent problem mazda has. This has been happening intermittently for about a week.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 CX-5
“Without any advance warning my rear brakes began screeching. I am now operating with rear brakes that are metal on metal.i spoke with the service manager at the dealership where i purchased the vehicle and he said it's normal for brakes to wear out and it is probably not from a stuck caliper. This…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 CX-5
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 221 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 43,250 miles. Half of those reports fall between 18,540 and 80,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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 vehicles…
Fix: 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…
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 drew 292 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 36/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).
What are the most common 2013 Mazda CX-5 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 are electrical (58 complaints), other (43), and engine (43).
At what mileage do 2013 Mazda CX-5 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2013 Mazda CX-5 problems around 43,250 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 18,540 and 80,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2013 Mazda CX-5. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.