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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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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

106000 mi

US $500
1 leaking rear shock - had both rear shocks replaced. 
125000 mi

US $500
Front Drivers Wheel bearing replaced Replaced all four shocks, shock mounts, sway bar end links 
52700 mi

C $500
as well as rear suspension links had to be replaced. 
105000 mi

US $500
Replaced worn ball joint/control arm assy 
79360 mi

C $375
NOTE: Repair cost is in Canadian $: Replaced left rear wheel bearing/hub assembly 

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 4dr Minivan

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

92000 mi

US $3000
Also replaced wheel bearings at this time (due to sound). 
150000 mi

US $800
Both front struts were worn; replaced. 
166000 mi Rear suspension worn, decided not to fix yet. 
87000 mi

US $275
Replaced rear struts and tires 
75640 mi

C $700
Shock 
58000 mi Steering fluid gone. Leakage? Will need to return to dealer in ~ 1 month to fix leakage. 
55800 mi

C $150
Replaced rear shocks. 
64 mi

C $250
Front struts replaced 
30690 mi Noise , knock /rattle sound coming from the front of the car. Dealer said everything is fine , no safety issue. But the noise/ratlte is still there. No repair done by the dealer. 
37200 mi

C $500
Driver side lower control arm have been replace becaude of a worn bushing. Convered under the waranty 
43400 mi

C $1500
Left and right front wheel beering. 

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 Suspension Problems

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