2013 Mazda CX-5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda CX-5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (58), Engine (42), Power Train (38).
Key takeaways
- 194 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 30% |
| Engine | 42 | 22% |
| Power Train | 38 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 11% |
| Structure | 15 | 8% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 8% |
| Seats | 13 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 5% |
| Visibility | 6 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-12-26
Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. Car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been ins...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-12-26
Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. Car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been ins...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-12-26
Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. Car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been ins...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.