2013 Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2013

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2013 Mazda CX-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (31%)

Other (12%)

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2013 Mazda CX-5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

30000 mi Sat nav software update 

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2013 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Tire pressure light had to be reset as it was reading a problem that was not there, tires were at proper pressure 
16740 mi Heated driver seat malfunction. Overheating. After a complaint to the dealer it was inspected and was reported to be ok by the tech. Later after picking the vehicle up, it overheated again and a burn hole was discovered in the seat. Short in driver seat( heater). Replaced. 
121000 mi

US $53
Park lever switch 
16000 mi GPS malfunction - unit was reset by dealer 
15000 mi Keyfob would drain a new battery every 2-3 months, also had intermittent start problem. 
33000 mi

US $300
Navigation system was not working properly. 
62000 mi

US $750
Bose amp went out, no nav voice, no Bluetooth, no front stereo 
10320 mi Tire pressure monitoring system does not reset. Had to do complete reset to get rid of TPM light. 
17360 mi TPMS lights came out after proper tire adjustment, reset the system at dealer. 
22320 mi tsb applied for leaking ac condenser. 
36500 mi Rear passenger window. Not working 
38000 mi Rear passenger window was inoperable 

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2013 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

67000 mi

US $163
There was a leak, but it's too small to locate it. A pound of refrigerant had to be refilled. 
69000 mi

US $100
Metal debris had punctured the condenser causing a slow leak as well as rust. Large grille holes, condenser not protected. 
38440 mi

C $400
Diagnosis for battery drain (new battery recently) multiple communication errors and security system, car wouldn't unlock or start. Found corrosion in door harness per TSB. Part on order for January repair. Cost is for diagnosis. 
40300 mi

C $400
Wiring harness and electrical plugs replaced, new harness boot - redesigned parts per TSB. Total cost of battery, diagnosis, and repair was $1,000. 
51000 mi

US $98
replaced battery myself 
15746 mi Replaced two power lock actuators. 
11500 mi

US $75
Original battery is one month out of warrantee and new one is prorated based on three years. Left car for 20 days and would not start when I returned. Had Mazda road service jump twice and tested it at 2 cells working. Dealer replacing. Dealer is still testing battery after 3 hrs, says that Mazda requires full test in order to replace under warranty. This is totally unacceptable and I will be filing a complaint directly to Mazda. 
33500 mi Recall on Nav 
Sirius satellite radio not working. Dealer diagnosed defective antenna. Dealer had to order new antenna as one was not in stock. 
14000 mi Nav voice command would not work - error every time the car was started. Dealer updated software and haven't had any problems since. 
9000 mi Problems with port-installed remote starter. Dealer claimed they received a TSB that week on error A4 on Mazda starter remote. Dealer updated software, determined start/stop module needs to be replaced. 
9000 mi Remote starter and smart key 
20096 mi Cruise Control inaccurate at highway speeds. Dealer could not verify. Smart Key Multiple problems, primarily the walk away lock feature, which fails frequently. Dealer says operating normally. TomTom NB1 navigation system. Problems since delivery with voice control and Bluetooth audio (e.g. I am unable to play voicemails over the BT audio, or use Siri over it). Car returned from last repair with TPMS light on. Dealer had the car for 2 days, retested issues from last repair (found no issues) but returned the car with the TPMS malfunction indicator on. Smart Key – Multiple problems, primarily the “walk away lock” feature, which fails frequently. TomTom NB1 navigation system. 
7440 mi navigation was off. they couldn't fix it, instead they had to send emails to get the fix. the fix was rebooting and updating the software 
4940 mi navigation maps sometimes appear upside down, navigation often loses satellite and navigation often shows me in a place where I am not. 
6640 mi still have navigation problems, GPS freezes up and sometimes appear sideways 
24800 mi in rain when stopped car, radio stayed on and doors would not lock. found many complaints online but no solutions worked. finally disconnected battery, seemed to reset electronics but lost saved information problem resurfaces when wet out 
14000 mi bad battery 
16120 mi Back up camera sealing issue 
6180 mi Got back from 45min shopping and car didnt want to start. 

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2013 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

4900 mi The CD player works erratically. 
33000 mi Remote door locking system replaced. 
33900 mi Stereo was replaced after it wouldn't release a CD. Had had problems with the player before in repeating CD tracks whenever the player turned off and back on, but dealer couldn't get it to repeat that problem. 

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2013 Mazda CX-5 Electrical Problems

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