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Mazda CX5

2012–2016 only

1,511 classified complaints 4 recalls

446,027 sold in the US for 2012–2016.

34 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2012–2016 Mazda CX5 models have 1,511 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 60,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda CX5 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 367 complaints · 8.2/10k sold

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 179 complaints · 4.0/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 157 complaints · 3.5/10k sold

Median onset: 14,000 miles. 3.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 125 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 18,500 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 104 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 6,063 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 69 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 44,000 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 61 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 43,589 miles. 27.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 51 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 29,067 miles.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Mazda CX5 report for every year and full specs/safety data.