The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mazda CX-5 · 2013
2013 Mazda CX-5. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 34 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 26 / 32 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4WD | 25 / 30 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,900 and 80,000 miles. Median 39,000, from 141 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 75,000 | 55,600–100,000 | 46 |
| Engine | 48,500 | 20,100–77,000 | 39 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 34,000 | 15,500–73,100 | 34 |
| Brakes | 28,500 | 19,600–35,800 | 20 |
| Speed control | 20,000 | 5,600–60,000 | 21 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 27% |
| Brakes | 26% |
| Engine | 22% |
| Speed control | 18% |
| Electrical | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
16V644000 Sep 2016 Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate
Defect. 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 manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk. If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Manufacturer communications 824
Mazda filed 824 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- On some vehicles, the rear mounted camera may be inoperative, possibly due to water entering…
- Inoperative rear mount camera
- Due to high pressure fuel pump not generating target fuel pressure, caused by manufacturing error
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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