2013 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 56 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 29% of its 194 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden power loss, unintended acceleration, and stalling, at a median 43,625 miles. No related recall covers this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 56
- 29% of 194
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 43,625 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of accelerator response while driving at highway speed, with traction control and tire pressure lights coming on at the same time.
- Unintended acceleration shortly after starting the vehicle, with the vehicle failing to slow down even after braking, shifting to neutral, or shutting off the ignition.
- Engine bucking, revving, or lurching after brake release at low speed, sometimes leading to a minor collision.
- Vehicle jerking forward without warning while stopped or at intersections, described as unexpected acceleration into the car ahead.
- Engine cutting power on the freeway accompanied by check engine, traction, and stability control warning lights, sometimes with stored diagnostic codes.
When 2013 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 9, 2012, latest Jun 17, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by CX-5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2013 Mazda CX-5 owners reported engine problems to NHTSA?
- NHTSA lists 56 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Mazda CX-5, which is 29% of the 194 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 engine?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints reported for this model year.
- At what mileage do 2013 CX-5 engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 43,625 miles.
- Did the 2013 CX-5 engine complaints involve crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes associated with complaints in this problem area, though no fires or injuries were reported.