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2013 Mazda CX-5

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Owner complaints for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 133.

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Mileage at the reported incident

141 reports with mileage · 53 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

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29,750 miles · Jul 17, 2019
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR BRAKE ROTOR WAS DEFORMED AND DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. MAZDA OF CLEAR LAKE (20101 GULF FWY, WEBSTER, TX) AND THE MANUFACTURER…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR BRAKE ROTOR WAS DEFORMED AND DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. MAZDA OF CLEAR LAKE (20101 GULF FWY, WEBSTER, TX) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,750. *TR CONSUMER STATED RECENTLY CALLED ABOUT FAULTY BRAKE FOR 2013 MAZDA CX-5. REF #11232833. I WILL ATTACH PHOTOS OF FAULTY BRAKE AND GOOD BRAKE, BOTH FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE ARE MULTITUDE OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE FOR THIS PROBLEM, I HAVE JUST OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A LONG TIME WITH LOW MILES, <30,000. ALL COMPLAINTS ARE WITHIN THE 0-30,000 MILE POINT. 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

NHTSA ODI #11232833

31,800 miles · Mar 14, 2014
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA CX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,800 THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE COMPLAINT CANCELLED. THE REAR BRAKES WERE CHECKED AND THEY WERE IN GOOD CONDITION. UPDATED 05.13.14

NHTSA ODI #10569287

Official recalls

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16V644000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

Sep 6, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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