2013 Mazda CX-5: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MI

Initially the check engine light came on with no notice drivability concern. Used obd scanner and retrieved two codes: p0172 running rich, p013a downstream o2 slow switch. Two days later the car stalled two time, both times right after vehicle stopped completely with brake pedal applied. Stopped driving the vehicle for severe safety concern and will send the car to the dealership. Vehicle has not been modified, and has 80k miles, 6.5 yrs of service, with regular scheduled maintenance.

Filed Jan 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · MD

[xxx] the engine does not idle. When I would slow to stop for a stop light or stop sign, th engine would quit and require restarting the engine. The check engine light remained illuminated continuously, and, the red battery light would illuminate. A service station diagnosed the problem as either an old battery, and/or, an alternator. Ourisman mazda, 801 rockville pike, rockville, maryland 20852 [301‑424‑7800] advised me this morning, saturday, 01/13/2018, that: 1.)the problem is the mass air flow filter that required replacement. 2.)there are no recalls for mazda mass air flow sensor failures. 3.) total parts and labor are approximately, $575.00. 4.)the dealership said that the 5 years / 100,000 warranty did not apply to the mass air flow filter. 5.)when I brought the car to ourisman mazda, on 01/12/2018, to have the problem diagnosed. I was asked when and where I last filled the gas tank, (as if a mass air flow failure mimics contaminated fuel. The car was purchased, new, in december 2012,, and has approx.., 75,000 miles of urban / suburban driving, not under dusty conditions. The risk is that the car could unexpectedly stall and with no way to recover quickly. *bf *js parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 20,000 miles · IL

This has been happening for the last 2 years. I've taken it to 2 different mazda dealerships for a total of 5 times and they cannot duplicate the issue or find any problems running diagnostics. My car has 50,000 miles on it and is a 2013 mazda cx-5. When I bought it had 20,000 miles on it and I started noticing a few months after I bought it. This issue happens mostly when: 'I'm turning left from a complete stop 'turning left while coasting toward a stop sign and then speeding up once it turns green 'merging into traffic going left or right 'turning right from a complete stop or while coasting to the red light and speeding up once it turns green car stalls/hesitates/lingers as if I'm not accelerating. As though the car was in neutral instead of drive. The RPM increases but the car does not move (unless it was already coasting and continues to move from momentum). It feels as though the transmission is not shifting quick enough into the right gear and I notice this while I'm usually at a lower speed trying to accelerate into traffic. I am often scared that a car will hit me from behind (or the side if I'm turning left) as I turn into traffic. It's the equivalent of someone turning into heavy traffic and then stopping. This will cause an accident and I'm hoping it doesn't take a fatal or near fatal accident before mazda realizes there is a definite problem with this car.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 75,000 miles · CA

For the past 5 months my car will appear to have shut down while driving. I was driving on city streets going about 15 - 45 MPH. I work from home or go to the office twice a week. I drive my kids to school during the week. I don't do much commuting. All electrical components shut down then reboot within seconds, and the car makes beeping sounds like I just started the car. The car will not stop or slow down, but if I come to a complete stop at a light, the car will be very slow to accelerate but I can get it back up to the speed limit after a very slow start. I have called aaa on one occasion and took it to a shop on another occasion. They both say it is battery related due to the wrong batter being installed but it is the battery size in the system of an orielys auto parts store. Every time I replace the battery and the issue appears to go away for a couple weeks to a month. The last battery replacement I purchased a stronger batter than in their system as per the advisement from the auto shop. It seemed to fix it again but after a month the car did the same thing.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 15,000 miles · MD

While driving, the engine appears to stall and the car is not drivable. The car feels as though it has shut off, and no acceleration is possible. I am forced to coast to the shoulder, at which point I must turn the car off and restart in order for the car to be drivable. While this is happening, several indicator lights are illuminated, including the tire pressure monitor, check engine, at, and traction control indicators. Upon restart, the check engine remains illuminated. This same incident has recurred 3x since I purchased the car in april 2012, including may 2013, may 2014 and august 2014. Each time it has been serviced by the dealership. I have just filed a complaint with mazda.

Filed Mar 8, 2014 · Fuel system · 16,000 miles · VA

I once reported my vehicle hesitating going up our driveway and the check engine light coming on. After a week at the dealership service department, the service dept. Manager ask what type of gas we used. My husband always uses ethanol free gas, but a couple of times we weren't close to a station that sold ethanol free gas, so we had to buy what we could find. We were told that using gasoline with ethanol is what is causing all the problems. He said to never use gas with ethanol in it. My husband always uses ethanol free gas, but a couple of times we weren't close to a station that sold ethanol free gas, so we had to buy what we could find. I wonder if all the complaints about stalls, lunges, etc., are due to those who have had the issues were using gas with ethanol in it? Had I known that I would always have to use that type of gas in my vehicle, I would have not purchased it. I'm very unhappy about this and it is information that should have been given by the dealership selling the car. And if they didn't know that at the time because it is a new vehicle, they should give you the option to sell the vehicle back to them. I'm afraid I won't always be near a station that sell this specific type of gas, and I don't want to keep going thru this, especially when the warranty is out. It definitely needs looking into!

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mazda cx-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and smoke began to fill the interior cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed flames coming from the electrical fuse panel that was under the dashboard. The fire melted the dashboard as the interior became engulfed in flames. The fire department reported to the scene to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that a regional manager would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.