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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 16 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

8000 mi The horn had stopped working. The dealer replaced the horn at no cost under warranty. 

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

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

89000 mi

US $650
Replaced battery 
141000 mi

US $1200
Washer pump failed 
89871 mi

US $350
Door lock actuator. 
174900 mi

US $217
Emergency brake light switch 
182000 mi

US $210
Leaking low-pressure valve on AC system. Replaced and recharged. 
79360 mi

C $75
Blower resistor 
64000 mi

US $200
The tire pressure monitoring system in one tire needed to be replaced (the battery inside cannot be replaced or recharged; the entire system in that tire must be swapped for a new one). 
96000 mi

US $100
Battery losing ability to hold charge; battery replaced. 
73000 mi

US $300
The car has repeatedly had an electrical system issue. It stalled out twice after going through a small puddle two weeks in a row. 
25000 mi

US $30
Windows were no longer functional 
13020 mi

C $100
Battery replacement at 21000 km /2.5 years old. 
22940 mi

C $140
Battery was weak, installed a new battery, an after market because it has a better warranty than the one from the Mazda dealer. 
25000 mi The ac didn't work right. Took forever to cool down, and the techs only ever said it was working right and there was nothing they could do. It worked amazing for the first year, and hasn't worked anywhere near as well for at least 6 months. 
9000 mi Bad TPMS sensor. 
74000 mi

US $700
SiriusXM module failed; replaced 

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 Electrical Problems

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