Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Mazda MAZDA5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 37 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V644000 Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Structure 7 complaints
- Tires 7 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
Of the 37 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 37 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 has an average reliability rating. Common complaints focus on the fuel system and service brakes, but the number of complaints is moderate, suggesting average long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| tires | 35,000–50,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| air bags | 80,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and pad replacement
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell inside cabin
- Brake pedal spongy feeling
- Unusual tire wear
- Steering wheel vibration
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.