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#BS-2013-MAZCX5-41AC

2013 Mazda Cx 5

Based on reports from 292 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
292
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
817
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 292 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

lost power while driving

6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

cracked windshield

5 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX
3

engine light on

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

58 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 38K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

99
0–30K
42
30–60K
54
60–90K
22
90–120K
12
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (99 reports) • Median: 38K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (58 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical58 (20%)
Engine43 (15%)
Drivetrain36 (12%)
Other28 (10%)
Brakes25 (9%)
Speed Control22 (8%)
Stability Control15 (5%)
Structure:body13 (4%)

2013 Mazda Cx 5: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2013 Mazda Cx 5, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 38K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Mazda Cx 5, with 43 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2013 Mazda Cx 5, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2013 Mazda Cx 5, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
31
13
37
14
20
15
17
16
45
17
41
18
25
19
19
20
18
21
6
22
4
23
1
24
8
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Mazda Cx 5. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

16V644000Mar 2017

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mazda Cx 5 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2013 Mazda Cx 5 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

292

Class avg

213

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2013.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 292 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Mazda Cx 5: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Mazda Cx 5?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Mazda Cx 5 is related to the electrical, with 58 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Mazda Cx 5 reliable?
The 2013 Mazda Cx 5 has 292 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Mazda Cx 5 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Mazda Cx 5 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Mazda Cx 5 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Cx 5 problems start?
Based on 231 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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