Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Mazda MAZDA5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 24 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V644000 Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 24 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 shows an average reliability profile with concerns primarily around the brakes, structure, and steering. While recalls are present, owner complaints further highlight issues in these areas, suggesting moderate maintenance needs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $350–$600 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
| body structure | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$500 | 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 and filter changes
- tire rotations and balancing
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
- drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- squealing from brakes
- vibrations in steering
- engine misfiring
- door alignment issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.