How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 18 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2013 Mazda3, which is 15% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Mazda3?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the transmission and powertrain area on the 2013 Mazda3.

At what mileage do 2013 Mazda3 transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 28,535 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do 2013 Mazda3 owners report?

Owners report valve body failures, gears slipping into neutral unexpectedly, hesitation when shifting from reverse to drive, and noisy or clunky gear changes.

Did the 2013 Mazda3 transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this problem area for the 2013 Mazda3.

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3, 15% of all 117 complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 28,535. No related recalls are on file.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 15% of 117
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 28,535 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Automatic transmission valve body failures causing sudden shifts into neutral or the car being unable to shift out of neutral.
Manual transmission gears popping out on their own while coasting or going over bumps, especially between 25-40 mph in 3rd or 4th gear.
Hesitation or delayed acceleration when shifting from reverse to drive, sometimes with a metal-on-metal sound.
Noisy or clunky shifting between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears, occurring both stationary and while moving.
Sudden jerking or revving forward while stopped at a light without driver input.
Difficulty shifting into gear from a stationary position after starting the car and applying the brake.

When 2013 Mazda Mazda3 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 13, 2013, latest Nov 26, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Nov 2023; peak Apr 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Mazda3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201040 (6%)
201112 (9%)
201240 (18%)
201318 (15%)
20147 (5%)
20155 (4%)
20169 (9%)
20173 (4%)
20185 (5%)
201911 (15%)
20201 (3%)
20213 (6%)
20222 (8%)
20233 (25%)
20241 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Mazda3 have?: NHTSA lists 18 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2013 Mazda3, which is 15% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Mazda3?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the transmission and powertrain area on the 2013 Mazda3.
At what mileage do 2013 Mazda3 transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 28,535 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do 2013 Mazda3 owners report?: Owners report valve body failures, gears slipping into neutral unexpectedly, hesitation when shifting from reverse to drive, and noisy or clunky gear changes.
Did the 2013 Mazda3 transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this problem area for the 2013 Mazda3.