Is the 2013 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Mazda MX-5 ranks #13 of 16 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 20/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda MX-5?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints) and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,000 miles.

Does the 2013 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Mazda MX-5?

EPA rates the 2013 Mazda MX-5 at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

20/100

#13 most-complained of 16 MX-5 years

The 2013 Mazda MX-5 has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #13 highest of 16 MX-5 model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
Crashes / fires: 0 / 0
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 24; 21 city / 27 hwy

2013 Mazda MX-5 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 21 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,300; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other MX-5 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2011	No verdict	0	1	24
2012	Caution	53	5	24
2013	No verdict	20	2	24
2014	Good	47	6	24
2015	No verdict	7	1	24

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Mazda MX-5 ranks #13 of 16 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 20/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda MX-5?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints) and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Mazda MX-5?: EPA rates the 2013 Mazda MX-5 at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Top 2013 Mazda MX-5 problems

2013 Mazda MX-5 recalls

2013 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost

2013 compared with other MX-5 years

Frequently asked questions