2012 Mazda MAZDA5
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2012: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 78 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
22% · 8 reportsTires
19% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Sentury Touring (Discount Tire) 205/55/R16. Both front tires have inner wear to the point of shredding in the same location on *both* front tires. Both tires went out at the same time and could have caused a serious accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-25
Structure
19% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Rear-ended while stopped by truck going under 20 MPH. Our heads struck headrests and driver and front passenger seats instantly reclined back onto front of children's car seats.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-15
Also filed under Seats
Liftgate struts which according to Mazda were replaced pursuant to recall failed causing liftgate to fall resulting in minor injury to my hand.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-06
Service brakes
19% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
11% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Mazda 5. While making a turn at approximately 53 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle rolled over three times and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-17
Also filed under Air bags
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-03-08Structure16V644000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3...
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Mazda MAZDA5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V644000 · Structure
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.