2013 Mazda CX-5 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 36 complaints for the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I was driving at the listed speed on the new jersey turnpike. Without warning, the vehicle went from sixth gear to fourth, rapidly losing speed in the far left lane. The tire pressure indicator light came on flashing, and the traction control light came on solid yellow. I pulled the vehicle onto the shoulder to check the tires, per the indicator, and noticed none of the tires was deflated.
The traction control light came on and the tire pressure monitor light began to flash. It felt like car had downshifted a couple of gears. I lost forward power in all gears (engine revved, but no power to wheels through transmission). Fortunately we were just turning into an alley, so was able to park car off a main street. Finally were able to get it to go into reverse to park it briefly. Turned car off then back on again and all lights on dash were normal and transmission would engage in forward gears again.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints