2012 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-5 years
- Not enough data 15th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Mazda CX-5. That ranks 15th out of 15 CX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mazda CX-5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mazda CX-5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 . This occurs intermittently ,sometimes once a week or every…
Other Mazda CX-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-5 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 CX-5 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 CX-5 | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 CX-5 | 64 | 0 |
| 2022 CX-5 | 65 | 0 |
| 2021 CX-5 | 148 | 0 |
| 2020 CX-5 | 107 | 0 |
| 2019 CX-5 | 270 | 2 |
| 2018 CX-5 | 351 | 3 |
| 2017 CX-5 | 150 | 1 |
| 2016 CX-5 | 510 | 4 |
| 2015 CX-5 | 133 | 3 |
| 2014 CX-5 | 377 | 3 |
| 2013 CX-5 | 194 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda CX-5?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mazda CX-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mazda CX-5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-5 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.