repaired · 2018 Q3
Body: hatchback/liftgate
Risk. If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
2013 Mazda MAZDA5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2013 Mazda MAZDA5, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-644 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
4Steering
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Wheels
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats
1Vehicle speed control
1Fuel/propulsion system
77 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other MAZDA5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA5 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Mazda MAZDA5 safety ratings
2013 Mazda Mazda5 SW FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What MAZDA5 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE TCM FAILED ON THE CAR AND IT IS A VERY COMMON THING. THE DESIGN SET THE MODULE IN A LOCATION THAT OVERHEATS AND MALFUNCTIONS WHEN CONNECTION IS LOST WITH MECHANISMS THAT WARP UNDER HEAT, THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE
I HAVE GONE TO MULTIPLE MECHANICS WITH NO HELP. MY VEHICLE SURGES OR REVS ANY TIME THE AC IS ON TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD EVEN WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. THIS OCCURS IN NEUTRAL, DRIVE AND PARK. IT SPECIFICALLY OCCURS WHEN I AM SLOWING DOWN, STOPPING, OR COASTING AT A LOW…
THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT STATIONARY, PARKED IN A PARKING LOT ON ONLY A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WAS PULLED UP AND ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE NOT MOVING AS ALL OCCUPANTS EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WALKED AWAY. UPON RETURNING TO THE PARKING LOT…
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