2012 Mazda CX-5
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 194 |
| 2014 | 377 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 512 |
| 2017 | 150 |
| 2018 | 352 |
| 2019 | 271 |
| 2020 | 108 |
| 2021 | 146 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
I was in an intersection when the light changed, I tried to accelerate to clear the intersection but my vehicle would not accelerate. I slowly drove through the intersection,with horns blowing around me ,because I was in everyone's way .
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-07
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda CX-5?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Mazda CX-5 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.