2013 Mazda CX-5 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 20% of that year's 194 total complaints — the highest share of any model year. Median mileage at failure was 34,000 miles, with no related recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 38
- 20% of 194
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 34,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses power and drops several gears while driving on the highway, often at speeds around 55 to 65 mph.
- Dashboard warning lights cluster together during the event, including the automatic transaxle, traction control, check engine, and tire pressure lights.
- Some owners report the vehicle gets stuck in a low gear and cannot accelerate past 20 to 30 mph until restarted, sometimes requiring several restart attempts.
- At a stop, pressing the accelerator causes the engine to rev high without the transmission shifting out of first gear.
- A few owners describe a clunk felt through the gas pedal followed by RPMs dropping and surging on their own regardless of pedal position.
- One owner reported the dealer only flushed the transmission fluid rather than replacing the transmission valve body that was requested.
When 2013 Mazda CX-5 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 9, 2012, latest Oct 19, 2021.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have?
- NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 CX-5, which is 20% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 transmission?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category for the 2013 CX-5.
- At what mileage do 2013 CX-5 transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 34,000 miles.
- Did the 2013 CX-5 transmission issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this complaint category shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- How does 2013 compare to other CX-5 model years for this issue?
- The 2013 CX-5's 20% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is the highest of any model year listed, ahead of 2014's 13% and 2016's 10%.