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2013 Mazda CX-5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 194 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2013 Mazda CX-5

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
194
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Mazda CX-5 (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V644000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Mazda CX-5

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
48
Power Train
35
Service Brakes
21
Unknown Or Other
20
Structure
13
Vehicle Speed Control
12
Seats
10
Engine
9
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Mazda CX-5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 1 complaints 2013 194 complaints 2014 377 complaints 2015 133 complaints 2016 505 complaints 2017 146 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Mazda CX-5

Is the 2013 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 has 1 recall and 194 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have?
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda CX-5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 are: Electrical System, Power Train, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Mazda CX-5 safe to buy?
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda CX-5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda CX-5 are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.