2013 Mazda CX-5 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 11%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 11% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“While changing lanes on highway from a stop, it felt as though the car was in neutral instead of drive. The RPM increased but the car did not move. I have also noticed upon sudden acceleration from around 30 that I get a similar response. Mazda states vehicle performing as by design. Car does not seem to down shift quick enough on acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #10519740, filed 2013-06, 4,600 miles“I was driving my Mazda 2013 CX-5 on the highway, when it suddenly lost power and would not accelerate. I pressed the the accelerated all the way to the floor and my vehicle would not accelerate. The engine light, low tire, and traction symbols all were lid up on the dashboard. I drove the vehicle back home at 20 MPH as this is the maximum top speed the vehicle would accelerate. I will check to see if there is a recall for this safety issue that can be life threatening.”
NHTSA complaint #11258913, filed 2019-09, 147,000 miles“While driving my vehicle on the interstate the car lost the ability to accelerate. All of the dashboard lights came on and I had to coast to the side of the interstate. After restarting the vehicle I was able to drive it but I cannot take the vehicle over 30 MPH now without it shuttering and having acceleration issues. This is a serious and life threatening issue that needs to be fixed free of charge. I have found other reports of this happening but I see no recall information. This needs to be fixed before Mazda has lawsuits filed against them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413591, filed 2021-04, 130,000 miles“While on a very busy road, all of a sudden the accelerator stopped working and my speed began to drop rapidly. At the same time, the traction control warning light and tire pressure warning light came on. It was as if the car had completely lost power. I was able to coast to the side of the road and turn the car completely off. I got out and checked all of the tires and they were fine. When I turned the car back on, the warning lights did not come back on and the car ran normally.”
NHTSA complaint #10533855, filed 2013-08, 32,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 17% |
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 6% |
| 2019 | 12 | 4% |
| 2018 | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 22 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mazda CX-5
58 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsBrakes
26 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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