Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Mazda MAZDA2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Mazda MAZDA2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V203000 Insufficient Bolt Torque may Cause Steering Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Mazda MAZDA2 has a limited number of complaints and one recall, indicating average reliability. The recall is related to steering, echoed by several complaints in that area. Other issues have few complaints, suggesting they are less common.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| seats | Unknown | $150–$300 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $100–$450 | occasional |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement as needed
- Tire rotations every 6,000 miles
- Coolant system check annually
- Replace spark plugs at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Unusual seat movement or noises
- Electrical failures or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.