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%)

Chart based on 173 repairs.
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2013 Mazda CX-5 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 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

12000 mi Exhaust oxygen pressure sensor 

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2013 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

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

12000 mi Brake over throttle fails when holding brake with left foot and right foot slightly on throttle. Car can surge forward violently. 
100000 mi

US $250
Replaced drive belt. 
127000 mi

US $700
Fuel injection service Valve cover gasket replaced Throttle body service 
83200 mi

US $400
The Air intake sensor defective. Needed a new one. 
81000 mi

US $75
Estimate for heater core blockage was $2000 
53000 mi

US $60
Needed a new gas cap. 
33700 mi

US $275
MAF sensor 

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2013 Mazda CX-5 4dr SUV

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

106000 mi Faulty spark plug ignition coil, cylinder #3. Replaced coil and all 4 spark plugs. 
47000 mi

US $300
Had a leak at the connector between the exhaust and flange to the cat. Causing a check engine light. 
52080 mi

C $100
Vehicle was throwing codes due to bad communication and calibration errors. Reading as a faulty MAF (which wasn't faulty) Mechanic found potentially corrupted files in the computer and flashed it to a different version of software and this appears to have fixed the problems -- suspect that this issue was related to ongoing electrical issues with the vehicle since Dec 2016. 
75000 mi

US $950
Defective ignition coils and spark plugs replaced 
54500 mi

US $400
The air sensor had to be replaced. 
62620 mi

C $191
MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensors replaced. 
5000 mi

US $50
Ignition coil misfired. 
1000 mi engine wasnt coming up to running temp.told was bad T-stat. replaced and was sent on my way. Cel came on again,checked code and same issue.waiting to hear from mazda NA to get it repaired again. repeat CEL with not coming to running temp. 
2400 mi reflash of comp due to mil on from engine not coming to proper heat range 
28800 mi Air flow sensor malfunction, it was replaced and fee covered under 3 year warranty. 
31000 mi

US $380
Service Technician mangled the air box clamp during filter replacement. Simply put they broke it and I had to pay for fixing it. 

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