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.
The worst 2013 Mazda MX-5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Mazda MX-5 207
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
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- If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...),...
- A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating
- Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a...
- When replacing the SiriusXM satellite radio unit, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing...
- Some customers may complain about a noisy HVAC blower motor or odor after a cabin air filter replacement
- Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a...
2013 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | RWD | 21-22 | 27 | 23-24 |
What 2013 Mazda MX-5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 2013 Mazda MX-5
Is the 2013 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Mazda MX-5, fewer than a typical MX-5 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Mazda MX-5?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda MX-5 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Mazda MX-5 get?
Official estimates for the 2013 Mazda MX-5 range from 23 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 21-22 city and 27 highway.
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