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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (30%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 10 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

27000 mi Noise when releasing clutch in 1st & 2nd gear. 
60800 mi

US $350
Shifter mechanism replaced - reverse lock-out broken 
100000 mi

US $400
Replaced shifter mechanism 
106000 mi

US $500
Difficult to shift from 3-4 shifter gate into 5-6 shifter gate. Thought it was mechanism but new one behaves the same. Had shifter cables repalced but problem persists. Will seek transmission repair within a few months. Update - replaced transmission fluid - resolved issue. 
110000 mi

US $1500
The clutch started slipping. A clutch kit was ordered, and once disassembled the flywheel was also found to need replacement. 

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

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

174400 mi

US $887
INNER CV AXLE SHAFT SEAL, replace 
43000 mi

US $75
Leak in front passenger axle. 
70716 mi

US $2000
CV boot and side axle assembly replaced; was worn and spraying lubricant 
37200 mi

C $300
Driver side CV boots, no crack but little grease leak. 
43400 mi

C $1500
Replaced the right cv joint axle. 

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 Transmission Problems

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