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2013 Mazda CX-5 Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 194 total for the year
Median mileage
873miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 2% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 873 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving, the engine appears to stall and the car is not drivable. The car feels as though it has shut off, and no acceleration is possible. I am forced to coast to the shoulder, at which point I must turn the car off and restart in order for the car to be drivable. While this is happening, several indicator lights are illuminated, including the tire pressure monitor, check engine, at, and traction control indicators. Upon restart, the check engine remains illuminated. This same incident has recurred 3x since I purchased the car in april 2012, including may 2013, may 2014 and august 2014. …”

NHTSA complaint #10621497, filed 2014-08, 15,000 miles

“Pulling in to parking space with foot on brake. Vehicle would not stop and couldn't turn the steering wheel. Car suddenly accelerated and jump curb and ran into side of building. Brake pedal was hard to press and even tried pumping brake, but vehicle would not stop. Engine speed did not change when pumping brake. Vehicle was only three weeks old and had a major malfuntion with braking and steering.”

NHTSA complaint #10480805, filed 2012-10, 873 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the tire pressure monitor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the TPMS was reset and no failure was found. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate mileage of the failure was 100.”

NHTSA complaint #10584707, filed 2014-04, 100 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025310%
202437%
202323%
202212%
202121%
202011%
201931%
201831%
201671%
201522%
201472%
201342%

Other parts of the 2013 Mazda CX-5

Electrical system
58 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology