Reliable Auto DB

2013 Mazda Mazda2 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda Mazda2 over 14 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Mazda2 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Steering.

2012 Mazda Mazda2
Photo by Sam Kennedy, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

13

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (4 of 13), then Electrical system (2) and Seats (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Mazda2 has 9 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Mazda Mazda2. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Steering 2016-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 16V203000
Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.

Complaints by component (13 total)

Steering
4
Electrical system
2
Seats
2
Wheels
2
Air bags
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Speed control
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

2201412015420173201832019
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA 2. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE CD PLAYER AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.…"
    Electrical system · filed 2019-04-22
  • "DRIVER'S SEAT CAME UNATTACHED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED SLIDES/BRACKETS THAT ALLOW FOR LEG LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS. CAR WAS IN MOTION, TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND IN THE CENTER OF THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC AT THE TIME. I…"
    Seats · filed 2018-12-15
  • "A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE 2011 MAZDA 2 MODELS RELATED TO A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM BECOMING LOOSE. BASED ON THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ISSUE, MY 2013 MAZDA 2 IS EXHIBITING THE SAME ISSUE. THE SEAT…"
    Seats · filed 2018-07-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

Second generation (DE), 2012–2014
Body styles Hatchback
Oil 0W-20 , 4.1 qt capacity
Tire size 185/55R15

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-203 covers certain 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles (also certain CX-3, CX-5, and CX-9): lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen and allow the knuckle to separate, causing loss of steering control; dealers inspect and replace or retorque the fasteners as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Mazda Mazda2 reliable?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda Mazda2 over 14 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Mazda2 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Steering.

What are common problems with a 2013 Mazda Mazda2?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (4 of 13), then Electrical system (2) and Seats (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2013 Mazda Mazda2 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Mazda2 has 9 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

Has the 2013 Mazda Mazda2 been recalled?

The 2013 Mazda Mazda2 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Mazda Mazda2?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2013 Mazda Mazda2 with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US Mazda Mazda2 use?

0W-20 With filter, about 4.1 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Mazda Mazda2?

Published US specs commonly list front 185/55R15 and rear 185/55R15; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Mazda Mazda2?

Recall 21V-875 covers certain 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles (also certain Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, MX-5, CX-5, and CX-9): the low-pressure fuel-pump impeller may crack and deform, which can stall the engine; dealers replace the fuel pumps.