2012 Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2012

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (2%)

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

157-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

91000 mi

US $270
Routine front brake job, rotors and pads 
52700 mi

C $1200
Front brakes. Rotors separated in two and the inside part had to be hammered off. Fins corroded through and through. Calipers had to be hammered off too. Very corroded and almost welded to their mounts 
80000 mi

US $1200
ABS controller failed. Soft brake pedal, extended stopping distances. Replacement part acquired from Canada, 20% off service coupon used, otherwise $1600 repair 
95000 mi

US $500
Replaced brake rotors and pads 

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

76500 mi

US $95
Front rotors and pads not worn but rotors were warped causing a shimmy during high speed braking. Had identical issue repaired under factory warranty years earlier. Shop said rotors were under warranty so they only charged 1 hour labor to replace rotors and pads. 
92000 mi

US $3000
Replaced rear brakes completely but braking is still soft. Suspecting ABS system but have not attempted a fix. Repair only partially successful. 
89000 mi

US $650
Periodic replacement of drums and rotors. 
43000 mi

US $200
Continual vibration with brake pads, also issues with cracked and dis-formed wheel. This vehicle seems to be very easily damaged by poor roads. Brakes, suspension...now wheels, all seem to be surprisingly fragile on Northern Va. roads. 
81000 mi

US $250
time to replace the pads and rotors. 
105 mi

US $350
New brakes 
86000 mi

US $400
New front brakes and rotors and brake fluid flush 

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 Brake Problems

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