2012 Mazda Mazda5 problems
The Mazda Premacy (Japanese: マツダ・プレマシー, Hepburn: Matsuda Puremashī) is a passenger minivan that was built by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda from 1999 to 2018.
The first generation Premacy was built in Japan and exported to Europe and Asia. A rebadged version was sold by Ford in a few Asian markets (including Japan) as the Ford Ixion or Ixion MAV.
The second generation onward is sold outside Japan as the Mazda5. Ford Lio Ho in Taiwan, which assembles Mazda5 for the local market, adapted a re-badged version as the Ford i-Max from 2007 until 2011.
The first generation Premacy was a two- or three-row, five- or seven-passenger vehicle, while the second generation adds a third row of seats for up to six passengers in American form, and seven passengers outside the United States. Both generations feature near-flat floors, folding or removable second row, and fold-flat rear seats.
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Common 2012 Mazda Mazda5 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Clutch Problems:
- The 2012 Mazda Mazda5 has been reported to have clutch problems, with a significant number of complaints related to this issue. Owners have experienced issues with the clutch system, which can impact the vehicle's performance and drivability.
- Brakes Problems:
- Another common problem reported by owners of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5 is related to the brakes. This issue can affect the safety of the vehicle, as brakes are a critical component for stopping and controlling the car.
- Interior Accessories Problems:
- Some complaints have been made regarding interior accessories in the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. While this may not affect the functionality of the vehicle, it can impact the overall comfort and convenience for the driver and passengers.
- Body / Paint Problems:
- Owners have reported issues related to the body and paint of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. These problems can affect the aesthetics and exterior condition of the vehicle.
- Engine Problems:
- There have been complaints about engine problems in the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Engine issues can lead to poor performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and potential safety concerns.
- Fuel System Problems:
- Some owners have reported problems with the fuel system of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Issues with the fuel system can impact the vehicle's ability to operate efficiently and reliably.
- Transmission Problems:
- Transmission problems have also been noted by owners of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Transmission issues can result in difficulties shifting gears, unusual noises, and overall drivability issues.
- Wheels / Hubs Problems:
- Complaints have been made regarding wheels and hubs in the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Problems with wheels and hubs can affect the vehicle's handling and safety on the road.
- Steering Problems:
- Some owners have reported steering problems with the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Issues with the steering system can impact the driver's ability to control the vehicle effectively.
- Seat Belts / Air Bags Problems:
- Complaints have been made about seat belts and airbags in the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Problems with these safety features can compromise the protection they are designed to provide in the event of a collision.
- Windows / Windshield Problems:
- Owners have reported issues with windows and windshields in the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Problems in this area can affect visibility and the structural integrity of the vehicle.
- Drivetrain Problems:
- Some complaints have been made regarding drivetrain problems in the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Issues with the drivetrain can impact the vehicle's ability to transfer power to the wheels effectively.
- Electrical Problems:
- Electrical problems have been noted by owners of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Issues with the electrical system can lead to malfunctions in various components of the vehicle.
- Suspension Problems:
- Complaints have been made about suspension problems in the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Suspension issues can affect the vehicle's ride comfort, handling, and stability on the road.
These reported problems highlight various areas of concern for owners of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any emerging issues to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and safety.
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The Mazda 5 is not perfect, and its most common problems include a slipping clutch, air conditioning issues, and noise from the chassis.
Is A Mazda 5 a reliable car?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Mazda 5, compared to an average of 11% for compact cars and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
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Here are a few of the best years for the Mazda5 on today's market:
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The 2012 Mazda 5 with the 2.5L engine does not have a timing "belt". It has a timing "chain".
2012 Mazda Mazda5 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Mazda5 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Tires problems
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Mazda Mazda5 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Mazda Mazda5
The NHTSA has received 35 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Mazda Mazda5 vehicles.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-25
- VIN: JM1CW2BL6C0
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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. Discount tire stated it was an alignment issue. The alignment shop (30 minutes after new tires were installed after dual blowout) stated that my alignment was perfectly within spec and also stated there was no indication of tire rub on any portion of the vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-21
- VIN: jm1cw2cl5c0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Mazda MZ5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-10
- VIN: JM1CW2DL4C0
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: This vehicle ejects a significant amount of fuel from its fuel filler port during every refueling. The volume of fuel and the distance the gasoline travels in a hazardous environment poses an avoidable risk that can result in a catastrophic event with potential fatalities. In addition, the cumulative quantity of fuel needlessly spilled negatively impacts the environment at a time of heightened environmental concerns. For these reasons, this known issue should be elevated from a simple technical service bulletin (#01-013-15-3048) to a safety recall before fatalities result from a known manufacturing defect.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-11
- VIN: JM1CW2BL2C0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: During July of 2021 brake pedal went all the way down with no braking. Pumping the pedal restored braking. After the 3rd incident, had the master cylinder replaced on July 30, 2021 by certified mechanics. Brakes seemed fine, but on Aug 11, 2021 brake pedal went all the way down producing no braking on 3 occasions. Pumping the pedal restored braking. Took vehicle back to garage. Mechanics have not gotten it to fail. Possible new parts are bad? Could anti lock brake system cause this? Its been a really good car for 155,000 miles, but now I'm afraid to drive it.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- VIN: jm1cw2bl8c0
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The Mazda5 has a TSB on the issue, 01-013/15. What I am attempting to find out is why this isn't a recall. When the failure occurs, the fuelling of the vehicle doesn't shut off the nozzle. What happens is fuel comes spraying out of the opening, getting over the ground, the vehicle, and in most cases the person fueling the vehicle. My vehicle has been dong this almost since new. When I reported it early on, Mazda blamed the fuel pumps in my area. The next time I went in I presented the TSB but they still wanted me to pay for diagnostic procedures and even potentially for the repair. I think that's ridiculous. From what I understand, it's very common, common enough to have a TSB. Since it does cause environmental issues and safety issues by splashing gasoline on skin, clothing, and potentially could be ignited, well, why isn't this a recall? I do find the TSB to be carefully worded to specifically NOT say what actually happens, making it look like an inconvenience and not a safety issue. ****Video of what happens is available upon request.****
STRUCTURE,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-29
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1CW2BL7C0
- Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: 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. THEY'RE LEGS WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED AT THE KNEES IF THEY WERE IN THE ACCIDENT. OUR NECKS WERE SORE FROM WHIPLASH.
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-17
- VIN: JM1CW2CL4C0
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: IT'S VERY COMMON IN THE MAZDA 5 CARS FOR THE EMISSION COMPONENTS TO FAIL OFTEN AND AFFECTS THE FUEL ECONOMY WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF FUEL, MONEY ETC. IT'S ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE EVAP LEAKS COULD RELEASE FUEL VAPORS TO THE ATMOSPHERE AND POLLUTING IT. AS WELL AS FIRE HAZARDS DUE TO THE FUEL LEAKS. I'VE NOTICED MANY CUSTOMERS APPROACHING THE DEALER DUE TO THIS PROBLEM WHICH KIND OF GIVES US THE FEELING THAT THIS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE MAZDA5 VEHICLES.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-07
- VIN: JM1CW2BL4C0
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL GOT REALLY HARDEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I NEARLY CRASH. I WAS LUCKY I WAS GOING SLOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MORE THAN 1 OCASSION. I WAS DRIVING IN CITY.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-05
- VIN: JM1CW2BL5C0
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE GAS TANK GAS SHOOTS OUT THE FILLER RECEPTICAL. I MUST ALWAYS STAND AWAY FROM THE FILLER TO AVOID GETTING ANY GAS ON MYSELF. GAS RUNS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CAR. I AM CONCERNED THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. I HAD TO GIVE A DATE BELOW BUT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-01
- VIN: JM1CW2BL5C0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: MY ENGINE THREW A ROD. NO VISIBLE OIL LEAKS. NO SMELL OF OIL. OIL WAS DRY. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON. HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE ON CAR AND CAR WAS NOT VERY OLD. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR ON 2012 MAZDA 5.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-05
- VIN: JM1CW2BL1C0
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: LIFT GATE SUPPORTS - URGENT SAFETY RECALL RECEIVED- CARDINALE MAZDA PEORIA, AZ, REFUSES TO SCHEDULE REPAIRS-
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-23
- VIN: JM1CW2BL7C0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN PUT INTO 1ST OR 2ND GEAR, THIS VEHICLE DRIVES IN REVERSE. IT CAUSED OUR VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY BACK INTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY. AFTER GETTING OFF THE ROAD IN 3RD GEAR, MULTIPLE DRIVERS HAVE TESTED THIS WITH THE SAME RESULT... THE VEHICLE TRAVELS IN REVERSE WHILE IN 1ST OR 2ND GEAR. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF THIS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND NEARLY CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-01
- VIN: JM1CW2BL3C0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: LIFTGATE STRUTS WHICH ACCORDING TO MAZDA WERE REPLACED PURSUANT TO RECALL FAILED CAUSING LIFTGATE TO FALL RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY TO MY HAND.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-05
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-21
- VIN: JM1CW2BLXC0
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN THE CAR IS AT A STOP OR MOVING SLOWLY IT PERIODICALLY ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. I MAKE SURE TO KEEP EXTRA DISTANCE BETWEEN ME AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME TO PREVENT AN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT. IT TENDS TO ACCELERATE AS I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND ABOUT TO STEP ON THE GAS FROM A STOP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS AND GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN, WHILE GETTING OFF A FWY OR WHILE PARKED.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-06
- VIN: JM1CW2CL0C0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MAZDA DEALER (MATTHEWS MAZDA; 3013 OLD VESTAL RD B, VESTAL, NY 13850; (607) 729-6261) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-222-5500 AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD ARRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-10
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE AIR BAGS AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-05
- VIN: JM1CW2BL7C0
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED OF ABOUT 50 MPH THE FUEL LEAKED FROM THE TANK. IT TOOK ABOUT 40 MINUTES FOR HALF A TANK EMPTY. I NOTICED THE LEAK AFTER REACHING HOME WHERE I COLLECTED REST OF THE GAS BELOW THE CAR.
STEERING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1CW2BL6C0
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND MINOR NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,666.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-16
- VIN: JM1CW2DL3C0
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2014 WITH APPROXIMATELY 47,000 MILES. FOR THE ENTIRE TIME OF OWNERSHIP, WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, IF AN AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF NOZZLE FEATURE IS USED, GASOLINE WILL SPILL FROM THE TANK WITHOUT TRIGGERING THE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF. THIS HAPPENS IRRESPECTIVE OF STATION OR PUMP. EXAMPLES FOUND ONLINE OF OTHERS WITH THIS SYMPTOM WERE ULTIMATELY DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY FUEL RETURN VALVE AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK WAS REQUIRED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. OTHER MAZDA VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR SIMILAR ISSUE- REFERENCE RECALL 7414D FOR 2014 MAZDA6 VEHICLES. THE SPILLAGE OF SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE DURING FILL-UP PRESENTS A CONSIDERABLE SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-02
- VIN: JM1CW2BL7C0
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWED WHEN FILLED UP. THIS WAS A RECURRING ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-21
- VIN: JM1CW2CL2C0
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2012 AND HAD 20715 MILES ON THE ORIGINAL TIRES, WHICH NEED REPLACEMENT AND ARE UNEVENLY WORN AT THE INNER SIDE DESPITE REGULAR TIRE ROTATION. A YEAR AGO, AN ALIGNMENT SERVICE WAS PERFORMED BUT THE RIGHT REAR CAMBER IS -2.6, OUT OF MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATION. A SECOND ALIGNMENT SERVICE WAS PERFORMED RECENTLY AND DEALER COULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE REAR CAMBER IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THIS MUST BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND I SEEK PLACE TO COMPLAIN THIS ISSUE.
STRUCTURE,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-04
- VIN: JM1CW2BL0C0
- Components: STRUCTURE,TIRES
- Summary: AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED FROM DAY ONE, THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG IN THE REAR TIRES FOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. EACH TIME I'D VISIT THE SHOP I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I BELIEVE SOMEWHERE AROUND 12,000 MILES I NOTICED THE TIRES WERE GETTING BALD. THEY CHECK THE ALIGNMENTS SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AND SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE. LATER I HAD ANOTHER ALIGNMENT DONE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE SEEM TO PULL MORE TO THE LEFT. THEY SAID IT WAS A LITTLE BIT OUT OF ALIGNMENT BUT EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. WHEN I QUESTIONED HIM ON THE TIRES WHICH BY THE WAY I HAD TO REPLACE ONE WHILE ON THE TRIP. THEIR REPLY WITH THE SAME THESE ARE CHEAP TIRES PUT ON BY THE MANUFACTURER AND SHOULD NOT LAST ANYMORE 12,000 MILES. AFTER GETTING NOWHERE I FINALLY WENT TO TIRE KINGDOM AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AT MY COST. I FELT THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND SEE IF THIS COULD'VE BEEN RESOLVED. NO LUCK. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-10
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING. IT MADE A LOUD POP AND THEN I COULD HEAR THE GLASS SHATTERING. IT HAS STAYED IN TACT BUT IS SHATTERED. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-15
- VIN: JM1CW2DL1C0
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: AS I HIT HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEED, THE GLASS ON MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. FORTUNATELY I HAD THE SUN SHADE CLOSED. HOWEVER, I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WITH NO SHOULDER TO PULL OFF ON. PART OF THE GLASS WAS SUCKED OUT AND BLEW BACK BEHIND ME. THERE WAS NO OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD, AND NO POSSIBILITY OF THE GLASS BEING STRUCK OR DAMAGED. JUST SHATTERED. EXPLODED. WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR! *TR
2012 Mazda Mazda5 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Summary: 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 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
- Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
- 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.
Negative 2012 Mazda Mazda5 car reviews
Positive 2012 Mazda Mazda5 car reviews
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What a fantastic little van! It drives just like a small sedan. Although it may not have a lot of cargo space with the seats up, it would be perfect for a small family.
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This has been a great car.
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I love little blue! She kept 5 little ones safe in car seats, ranging from 1 to 5 years old! And she also transported middle school age kids to the occasional wrestling meet, even though it was a tight fit. I also love that I can lay the back seats down and take my beach cruiser for a ride. It's pretty good on mileage too. Even though it only has 4 cylinders, I feel it really picks up speed fast - zoom, zoom!
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This is the coolest vehicle I've ever driven around! The acceleration is amazing, and the handling is top-notch. Plus, it looks fantastic - as good as a Lexus! The ride is exquisite, and it handles like a sports car. The two sliding rear second doors are a great feature, perfect for loading fishing tackle or groceries - or even kids! I'm single, so I don't have to worry about that usually, but the 6-speed manual is so much fun to drive, and it's got a lot of power. You'll be at 50 mph in a flash! I can't think of anything I don't like about this vehicle - it's five-star all the way. Plus, it's good on gas!
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I purchased my 2012 Mazda 5 in February 2013 with only 10 miles on the odometer. It was a significant upgrade from my '96 Corolla, which had 166K miles and a fuel economy of 27/34 mpg. Although I was initially disappointed with the Mazda's fuel economy of 24mpg, I was pleased with the extra room it provided. As someone who prefers SUVs to mini-vans, I found the Mazda's size and body style to be more in line with the Rav4 & CRV that I had considered, but at a better price and with better fuel economy. While I do wish the mileage was better and that there was a larger covered center console, I ultimately chose the Mazda over the new CX-5 because the bench seat didn't fold flat and the front 'racing' seats were hard and uncomfortable. Every time I drive my ZoomZoom, I discover something new that I like about it.
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Federico Baumbach 2024-11-17
You'll love the good gas mileage and ample cargo space, and the third row seat is a real lifesaver. While there is quite a bit of road noise, it's still better than having to listen to the 'sound system' (two cans and a string). The seats are made of a unique material that unfortunately retains stains, but overall they're still comfortable.
Jett Dickinson 2024-08-10
It's been almost a year and 10.5k miles since I got this car. There are definitely some things I like about it, but if I had the chance, I would trade it in. My previous car was an '05 Outback, which had its fair share of problems over 100k miles, but I loved it from the start. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about my current car. I chose it because it has enough space to fit an adult in the backseat with our two little kids, but we only really need that on long trips, which only happen twice a year. Although the 5 was fine with winter tires in last year's very mild winter, I do miss having AWD. Something about it just feels a bit cheap. After 10k miles, one of the sliding doors has started to rattle at slow speeds, which is a bit disappointing.
Reggie Crist 2024-04-23
We chose this model after renting one for a cross country road trip. During that time, I threw out my back but still drove for hours in relative comfort. This car was fine for getting around town and great for long road trips in good weather when we lived at a lower, warmer elevation. However, when we moved to the mountains and experienced snow, we learned that this car is not suitable for snowy conditions despite being front-wheel drive. As someone originally from Minnesota who has owned many cars, I can confidently say that this was the worst winter car I have ever driven. In fact, my wife ended up sliding off the road and totaling it with new all-season tires on it (we had just taken off the snow tires that only helped minimally anyway) when there was just an inch of snow on the ground. Additionally, it is not a very powerful vehicle. However, it was dependable. Overall, I wouldn't buy another one.