2013 MAZDA MX-5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 MAZDA MX-5
The 2013 MAZDA MX-5 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 MAZDA MX-5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 MAZDA MX-5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 MAZDA MX-5
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MAZDA MX-5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA MIATA. WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO DECELERATE AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
2013 MAZDA MIATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION, THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG DEACTIVATION SWITCH, AS STATED IN THE MANUAL AND ON MAZDA'S WEBSITE. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED, THE SWITCH WAS DISCONTINUED WITHOUT ANY AVAILABLE INFORMATION FORWARDED TO THE PUBLIC.
Safety Rating for the 2013 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MAZDA MX-5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MAZDA MX-5
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 MAZDA MX-5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
03-004-14 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
03-004-14-2959 — EQUIPMENT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHEN DRIVING.THE CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FROM ABNORMAL WEAR. THIS ABNORMAL WEAR IS CAUSED BY GEAR TOOTH LAPPING COMPOUND (USED DURING THE PRODUCTION) BEING LEFT ON BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE...
09-039-14-2923 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING RELATED CONCERNS. TO IMPROVE THE HANDLING OF BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING CUSTOMER CONCERNS, MAZDA CRE-ATED A SPECIAL SERVICE AND PARTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM AS OF FEBRUARY 2010.
SB-01-018-13 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MAZDA: WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PUSHED, THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0601:00 (PCM MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR) JUST AFTER DECELERATION WHILE IN 1ST GEAR, AND CAN CAUSE IMPROPER CONTROL LOGIC OF PCM WHICH WILL BE CHANGED. MODEL 2013 MX-5. *PE
01-018-13-2814 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE MIL ON WITH DTC P0601:00 (PCM MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR) WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PUSHED WHILE IN 1ST GEAR JUST AFTER DECELERATION. THIS CONCERN IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE CONTROL LOGIC OF THE PCM HAS...
02-004-13-2770A — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3° EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD.
09-046-12-2744 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF CONDENSATION/FOG INSIDE THE FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. THE RECENT NEW MODELS HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A CLEAR LENS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SYMPTOM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIGHT. THIS CONDENSATION/FOG IS A NATURAL HENOMENON THAT...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 MAZDA MX-5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5
- 2008 MAZDA MX-5 — 11 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA MX-5 — 4 complaints
- 2010 MAZDA MX-5 — 5 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
- 2012 MAZDA MX-5 — 6 complaints
- 2013 MAZDA MX-5 (current)
- 2014 MAZDA MX-5 — 8 complaints
- 2015 MAZDA MX-5 — 2 complaints
- 2016 MAZDA MX-5 — 41 complaints
- 2017 MAZDA MX-5 — 12 complaints
- 2018 MAZDA MX-5 — 5 complaints
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