The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 194 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

194

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V6440002016-06-09

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 194 owners have filed complaints about the 2013 Mazda CX-5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System31

02Unknown Or Other20

03Service Brakes19

04Power Train12

05Structure10

194 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

27–29mpg combined

25-26city

30-34hwy

$1,500-$1,600/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 returns 27–29 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

CX-5 2WD - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr8/10 Clean

CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr8/10 Clean

CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Mazda CX-5

33States

27%in top 3

11% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 33 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

2,15811%

FLFlorida

1,6128%

NYNew York

1,4557%

CACalifornia

1,3117%

NJNew Jersey

1,1696%

PAPennsylvania

1,0415%

MNMinnesota

8444%

DEDelaware

7074%

COColorado

5993%

OHOhio

5533%

GAGeorgia

5443%

WAWashington

5433%

MOMissouri

5433%

DCWashington DC

5273%

ILIllinois

5243%

MDMaryland

5173%

NCNorth Carolina

5083%

AZArizona

4412%

MIMichigan

4242%

NH344

MA286

OROregon

2861%

TN267

OK243

NV241

UT219

CT180

AL146

VA144

RI124

NE105

ID99

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

2013 Mazda CX-5 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2013 Mazda CX-5 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2013 Mazda CX-5. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Mazda CX-5?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Mazda CX-5. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Mazda CX-5?

You'll get between 27 and 29 MPG combined from the 2013 Mazda CX-5, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Mazda CX-5?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 194 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.