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 week,this is very nerve racking because one cannot prepare for when it will occur,I took my vehicle to the dealer who looked at it they could not find anything wrong ,because it occurs so erratically .after several trips to the dealer with no relief .I am fedup with mazda.
The worst 2012 Mazda CX-5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Mazda CX-5 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed...
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
- Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources
- The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing
- There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and...
- The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
What 2012 Mazda CX-5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 2012 Mazda CX-5
Is the 2012 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Mazda CX-5, fewer than a typical CX-5 model year.
What is the 2012 Mazda CX-5 year score?
The 2012 Mazda CX-5 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mazda CX-5: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mazda CX-5?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mazda CX-5 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Mazda CX-5 have the most acceleration problems?
The Mazda CX-5 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2013 (22 complaints), 2016 (13 complaints) and 2018 (13 complaints).
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