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.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Mazda MX-5 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Mazda MX-5 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2012 has 5 and the 2014 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical MX-5 year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Mazda MX-5 problems
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No recalls for the 2013 Mazda MX-5
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Mazda MX-5. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2013 Mazda MX-5
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Mazda MX-5: every year compared
All MX-5 years2013 Mazda MX-5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mazda MX-5 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2013 Dodge Charger | 360 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | 187 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Scion FR-S | 180 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Challenger | 179 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | 82 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Subaru BRZ | 65 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Volkswagen GTI | 34 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan 370Z | 17 | 0 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2013 Mazda MX-5
Does the 2013 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Mazda MX-5 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda MX-5?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Mazda MX-5 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 24, 2013 and the latest on June 18, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Mazda MX-5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mazda MX-5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda MX-5 years have the most complaints?
2016 (34), 2017 (11), 2019 (11). See every Mazda MX-5 year compared.
What should I do if my 2013 Mazda MX-5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data