Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 194 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V644000 Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 58 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Power Train 38 complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
- Service Brakes 24 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints
Of the 194 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 194 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has an average reliability profile with a few areas of concern. With a total of 194 owner complaints and only one recall campaign, the data is limited but indicates potential issues with the electrical system, engine, and power train.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$4,000 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Electrical failures
- Transmission shifting issues
- Brake warning lights
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.