2012 Mazda 5 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Mazda 5 covers a 4-door mini passenger van in Grand Touring, GS, GT, Sport and Touring trims, powered by a 2.5L inline-four of 152 cubic inches, a dual-overhead-cam engine that is naturally aspirated and runs on gasoline. Its procedures, specifications and torque values concern the engine, fuel and ignition systems, cooling, transmission, brakes, suspension and steering, and wiring diagrams backed by diagnostics trace the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.5L inline-four (152 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door mini passenger van

Trims covered

• Grand Touring
• GS
• GT
• Sport
• Touring

Known issues on the 2012 Mazda 5. The recall on record for the 2012 Mazda 5 reached certain vehicles built during a defined production span: their lift gate support struts could corrode and snap, letting the raised gate drop and possibly strike someone under it. Replacement supports were planned, though the parts were not yet available. Complaints total 37: the fuel and propulsion system accounts for 8, structure and tires for 7 apiece, and air bags and hydraulic service brakes for 4 apiece. Crash reports and injury reports number 4 apiece among them. Body procedures and specifications apply to the lift gate, while the fuel system and brakes are served by procedures, torque values and diagnostics.