2013 Mazda CX-5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 City / 31 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
155
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alexandra N
Mazda CX-5 is a safe, reliable car, with few issues
This car is amazing, it is a very smooth ride, and I have hardly had any issues with it. The only time it has been in the shop was when I was in a car accident for repairs (and the car was very safe - it did everything it was supposed to keep me safe) and to have the brakes replaced recently. Otherwise, over the last 6 years, no other issues.
accountCircle William N
Mazda CX 5... Excellent Vehicle
This is a very reliable vehicle. Had it 5 years and no major work. Recently at 88000 miles is first time did rear brakes. Gets 29 to 30 mpg. I bought this car used from CarMax. I will definitely consider another Mazda. It is first Mazda I ever owned. Love this car. Very nice vehicle.
accountCircle Beverly O
Spacious, family car, with great trunk space.
The car has ran great for the past 5 years. There has been some recalls on it but the dealer corrected it. The only problem I have now is the front passenger door does not open with the key fob and neither does the trunk. Other then that the car still works great.
accountCircle Maggie F
The back up camera is amazing it has lines to line you up as you back up.
It is amazing I love the space, the drive, all the features like back up camera and side mirror sensors. The trunk is huge and spacious, it has so much room for the kids activities. I have never had any issues with my vehicle. It drives amazing in the snow even with it being front wheel drive.
accountCircle Satamon B
My car have nice function
I love my car this brand meet all my need
accountCircle Angela L
Fun to drive--the ultimate road trip vehicles!
I have not had a single issue with my Mazda and am incredibly impressed with the fuel economy for this car. In addition, it was affordable and the Touring package had everything I wanted. The only thing I have had to change is adding winter tires. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with not only the reliability but the stylish appearance and the features with a comfortable ride.
accountCircle Susan L
Mazda cx-5: great vehicle for anyone needing reliability and great gas mileage.
Love the Mazda cx-5. Perfect size for a family of 3 and a couple dogs. The gas mileage was an important factor for me and I continue to get great results after 7.5 years of owning the vehicle. I needed something where I could reach the rooftop for paddle board transport and it is a good height. The ride is comfortable and repairs have been just standard maintenance with the exception of an electrical issue that was resolved. A wiring harness was found to be corroded and kept draining battery. Took 3 visits to the dealer to identify it. I still like the vehicle today and have no plans to replace it yet, and I am @ 83,000 miles.
accountCircle Bob A
Great value and great safety rating.
Comfortable, great gas mileage, low maintenance, great commuting car, roomy trunk fits a bike or all your beach toys and a nice sleek exterior.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Catherine McCauley
Trashy Transmission
I would have recommended this vehicle in a heartbeat until today. I just got off the phone with Mazda Canada. I had my vehicle at the dealership on Friday questioning a recent discovery of a whining sound and I was told I need a new transmission. The vehicle has been on the road for 7.5 years and has 92,200 km on it. I specifically asked Mazda Canada about known issues with the transmission and I was told they could not confirm it and there was a matter of confidentiality. They did confirm that my issue sounded like a bearing problem within my transmission and there was a service bulletin about my issue and a Mazda service tech at my dealership would have been guided to advise me based on the bulletin, i.e. Replace the transmission. I have never ever had to replace a transmission in a vehicle and I have never ever faced such a repair bill, $6,400 +tax I am disappointed with Mazda beyond words. This is the first and last time I will own a Mazda product.
accountCircle Payton M
Mazda cx-5 2013, very good speakers.
It is cheaply made, its small and not very comfortable, it has navigation however, the navigation does not work. Some good things about it is that it has good speakers and they're really loud. As well as, having a spacious trunk which is really helpful for large carry ons.
accountCircle Tracy B
Not much HP to it. Again, this does feel like a base model so while it looks decent, don't expect too much.
It rides hard. Not much comfort. It does have a backup camera, a stereo system, navigation and Bluetooth so those are pulses. It It just feels like a "base model" and I am not overly thrilled with it but happy to at least have a car.
accountCircle Luis C
The cx5 is very cost effective SUV.
The car is great for a small family of about 3. It runs greats, very safe for kids. As far as room goes, I think there could be a little more room in the back seats. Easy to maintain, I changed the oil on the car myself, the filter is very easy to access.
accountCircle Nei Z
It is a decent family car, but can use more storage or cup holder room
I use the car as the family car. It has enough room to use 2 car seats, and a third passenger. I wish it had more space for storage in the front such as cup holders.
accountCircle Anele E
A good beginning family vehicle.
It was a great beginning car but it slowly started getting too small. We are a family of three but need more room. It is not tall enough as we are constantly hitting our heads on it, even when trying to get my son in his car seat. As far as running, it does not necessarily have any punch power but it runs good. It was a great vehicle for us though.
accountCircle Lauren E
Good compact SUV but nothing exciting.
We haven't had any issues with the cx-5 so it's pretty reliable, but does not have the best performance. It is slow to get going and does not have much pick-up. The interior also is not very comfortable and some plastic parts tend to pop off, such as a cover in the back seat covering bolts and the panel between the driver and the middle of the car.
accountCircle jane M
Design is pretty good and price is also good
I like my car design. It is cool.and the price is affordable.but the power is little too low. When I press the gas my car can not fast enough speed

Mazda CX-5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
155 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Touring
155 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Grand Touring
155 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Mazda CX-5 Owner Reviews

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253 Reviews
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5 stars 56%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 1%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Eric M on June 25, 2021
Cx-5 will provide you with a dependable enjoyable ride.
The cx-5 is a great vehicle. It is roomy, I am a big guy and I have more than enough space in the driver seat. For a four cylinder it has good pickup. Does okay on gas mileage. Is extremely dependable. I have had no major issues with it just routine maintenance. Mazda could use a better entertainment center setup but it has what I need.
accountCircle Gabrielle C on June 16, 2021
Perfect family sized car with plenty of space.
I wanted a crossover SUV. Something that would give me height and enough space. It is just that! I love the comfort and easy drive of this car. It has enough space for both car seats. The back storage is enough for our stroller and my car organizer making loading up groceries a breeze. I also love the amount of cup holders and side door storage this car has. It is our go to vehicle for long city trips and road trips.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Vaughn V.

Good gas mileage. Responsive handling. Adequate space without being a large vehicle. Good visibility with no real blind spots. Does well in snow and ice due to the front wheel drive and standard transmission.

likeFilled Jimmy J.

Obviously the technology has changed since 2013. Not a good choice if you want a connected vehicle. But fun to drive and reliable mechanically. Mazda has been one of the best makes I have ever purchased for having a solidly built car with no rattles and squeaks from day 1.

likeFilled Ian S.

The Mazda CX-5 is a safe roomy car that I like to drive. Another benefit is that it is also roomy and can hold quite a lot. It has held up well to use and not needed any major repairs to date. I only recently got new tires as they wear well on this car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Vaughn V.

Not excess of leg room in the back seats. The model is a little lacking in horsepower but makes up for it with responsive handling. I do not like the steering wheel adjustment but that was also with another Mazda I owned previously.

dislikeFilled Jimmy J.

Not up to take on technology. Not a good vehicle if you want the latest collision avoidance systems and lane changing warnings. Also not easy to reliably connect your smartphone to the built in audio system.

dislikeFilled Ian S.

The Mazda CX-5 tends to be a little slow to accelerate. This can be troublesome as there are often times when you need to accelerate quickly and it can take a second or two to 'kick-in'. This is the only flaw or concern I have had with the vehicle.

Ranks #5 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has an average owner rating of 4.47 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 24 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #2 of 24 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2013 Mazda CX-5 A Good Car?

Yes and no. I loved all the features. Sleek design, spacious, great accessibility. There are also functionality issues that have been frustrating. Head gasket blew less than 100,000 miles, 2 recalls... Read More
Sarah B.
It is easy to drive, has decent trunk space and is roomy inside for a compact SUV. The only complaint is that it does not have much pickup.
Lauren E.
Great, very reliable. I like the size, color and comfort of the vehicle. I hope to have it for a long time.
Craig M.
Yes I love this vehicle, it's quiet and comfortable and gets great gas mileage Exactly. An is customizable with many options
Stefanie C.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Mazda CX-5?

It is not reliable, head gasket blew, and radiator malfunctioned causing overheating. 2 recalls on the car and certain safety concerns.
Sarah B.
The Mazda cx 5 has been very reliable. I haven't had any mechanical problems with the cx 5 and I have owned it for four years now.
Lauren E.
Yes, very reliable. After 6 years of owning it, no major issues. Just had to replace tires and brakes so far.
Ashlyn G.
Yes it is reliable. I have not had any major problems with my car. It is fabulous and I really like driving it.
Cheryl C.
It is very reliable. I've had the car for 3 years and have never had any issue with it. It is a strong car.
Stephanie B.

Is The 2013 Mazda CX-5 A Good Value?

$21,000 when I purchased in 2014, and no I do not believe it was a good value for the repair costs for the various issues that have malfunctioned on my car.
Sarah B.
I purchased the Mazda cx 5 used for about $15,000. It was a decent value at the time I purchased it and cost less than most comparable SUVs.
Lauren E.
I think about$30000. Great value, especially if it makes it at least 10 years. I love the added features like the Bluetooth.
Kayla B.
Yes it is a good value. I think the car is WAY worth what I paid for it. I would recommend it. Very Very good car.
Pamela C.
I paid 18 grand for the car which for a SUV is a great price vs other SUV. I bought the car with 1100 miles and Bose system and sunroof. An have options for GPS and satellite radio
Cj D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the 2013 mazda cx 5 heater problems?

Answer: If the heater isn't working on your 2013 Mazda CX5 it could be for a number of reasons. The two most common reasons are going to be an issue with thermostat and damaged or failed heater blower motor resistor....

2013 Mazda CX-5: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The 2013 Mazda CX5 has a max towing capacity of up to 2,000 lbs, or just a little under. The engine on the car is able to generate between 150 to 200 foot-pounds of torque, depending on which version of the...

2013 Mazda CX-5: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The engine oil capacity of the 2013 Mazda CX5 iS4.4 us quarts. The recommended engine oil is 0W-20 full synthetic. Mazda recommends replacing the engine oil and oil filter every 3,125 miles or 6 months. There...
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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety