YearToAvoid

2012 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#14 most-complained of 14 CX-5 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2012 Mazda CX-5 has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #14 highest of 14 CX-5 model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2012 Mazda CX-5 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine1 (100%)

2012 Mazda CX-5 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 compared with other CX-5 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict010—
2013Good46194128
2014Avoid85377327

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Mazda CX-5 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Mazda CX-5 ranks #14 of 14 among CX-5 model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda CX-5?
The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 2,000 miles.
Does the 2012 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Mazda CX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.