Three problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2013 Mazda CX-5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Mazda CX-5 based on all problems reported for the 2013 CX-5.
5 seconds after starting the vehicle it suddenly went into unintended acceleration from 5mph to about 40 mph. I immediately applied the brakes but the car would not slow down or stop. I then shifted into neutral which did nothing, then shifted into park, which did nothing. Still applying the brakes I tried numerous times to shut (push botton) ignition off but that was unresponsive. I hit a street sign which slowed me down and the car finally came to a stop but the engine was still reving loudly for another solid minute. I again was pushing the ignition button and the car then suddenly turned off.
While changing lanes on highway from a stop, it felt as though the car was in neutral instead of drive. The rpm increased but the car did not move. I have also noticed upon sudden acceleration from around 30 that I get a similar response. Mazda states vehicle performing as by design. Car does not seem to down shift quick enough on acceleration.
Pulling in to parking space with foot on brake. Vehicle would not stop and couldn't turn the steering wheel. Car suddenly accelerated and jump curb and ran into side of building. Brake pedal was hard to press and even tried pumping brake, but vehicle would not stop. Engine speed did not change when pumping brake. Vehicle was only three weeks old and had a major malfuntion with braking and steering.
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