2013 Mazda CX-5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 14%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 14% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This has been happening for the last 2 years. I've taken it to 2 different Mazda dealerships for a total of 5 times and they cannot duplicate the issue or find any problems running diagnostics. My car has 50,000 miles on it and is a 2013 Mazda CX-5. When I bought it had 20,000 miles on it and I started noticing a few months after I bought it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11018673, filed 2017-08, 20,000 miles“August 23, 2017: while driving my 2013 Mazda CX-5 on the expressway at approximately 70mps (speed limit 75) the moon roof suddenly shattered while passing through an underpass. It was roughly 98f with clear skies and there was minimal traffic. When I pulled over to inspect the car for any damage I saw the moon roof shattered, like it had been blown out in the middle.”
NHTSA complaint #11019248, filed 2017-08, 140,000 miles“3 times since PCM recall was completed- I have been driving on the highway 65mph, suddenly feel reduction in power, check engine light, low tire pressure lights and tractions stabilty warning lights come on. When the car is turned off, and restarted lights go out except check engine and car drives normal. By the time I get to pepboys they are unable to find a cause and the check engine light goes off.”
NHTSA complaint #10967641, filed 2017-03, 80,000 miles“Car issue on may 6th 2018, I first experienced an issue with my vehicle not fully turning off the car while in park. I have a push button start on my car and after I put it in park, I pressed the push button to shut it off and it would not turn off. I want to exit the vehicle and it was beeping at me as if I did not turn off my car. And the light on the push button was orange. The car was in a state as if I was using the battery but did not have my engine on or AC. …”
NHTSA complaint #11174351, filed 2019-02, 101,000 miles“On may 6th 2018, I first experienced an issue with my vehicle not fully turning off the car while in park. I have a push button start on my car and after I put it in park, I pressed the push button to shut it off and it would not turn off. I want to exit the vehicle and it was beeping at me as if I did not turn off my car. And the light on the push button was orange. The car was in a state as if I was using the battery but did not have my engine on or AC. …”
NHTSA complaint #11096565, filed 2018-05, 67,110 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11020039Jun 19, 2025Some customers may complain about a noisy HVAC blower motor or odor after a cabin air filter replacement. Foreign debris on the blower motor after servicing the cabin air filter…
- 11020038Jun 18, 2025Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 47% |
| 2025 | 8 | 28% |
| 2024 | 11 | 23% |
| 2023 | 11 | 16% |
| 2022 | 10 | 15% |
| 2021 | 18 | 12% |
| 2020 | 25 | 23% |
| 2019 | 50 | 18% |
| 2018 | 59 | 17% |
| 2017 | 35 | 23% |
| 2016 | 58 | 11% |
| 2015 | 16 | 12% |
| 2014 | 58 | 15% |
| 2013 | 28 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mazda CX-5
58 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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