2013 Mazda CX-5 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 58 complaints for the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mazda cx-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and smoke began to fill the interior cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed flames coming from the electrical fuse panel that was under the dashboard. The fire melted the dashboard as the interior became engulfed in flames. The fire department reported to the scene to extinguish the fire and a report was filed.
While driving on the highway, the vehicle very suddenly decelerated (from about 55 to 40), almost as if it slipped back a couple of gears- it was a jarring and immediate loss of power, and I could hear the engine strain as if it was forced into a lower gear. The traction control system and tire pressure monitoring dashboard lights came on, and the check engine light began flashing. I lost ability to accelerate above maybe 1k or 1.5k rpms.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
- Engine 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 36 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints