2005 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and problems

The 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 has 2 recalls and 97 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

How the 2005 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 23 MAZDA3 model years — 14th most.

2recalls

97complaints

16crashes

3fires

11injuries

65,915median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Jul 1, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V494000 · 260,915 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.

Risk: Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags

Nov 22, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V559000 · 2 vehicles

Problem: On two passenger vehicles, a crack in the solder connection attaching the acceleration sensor in the sas unit made contact with the base plate, damaging the solder connection.

Original NHTSA wording

ON TWO PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE SOLDER CONNECTION ATTACHING THE ACCELERATION SENSOR IN THE SAS UNIT MADE CONTACT WITH THE BASE PLATE, DAMAGING THE SOLDER CONNECTION.

Risk: The airbag May not deploy when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash and it can cause serious injuries.

Original NHTSA wording

THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AND IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.

Remedy & notes

Dealers repaired these vehicles. The two vehicle owners were contacted by telephone on November 22, 2004, and these vehicles have been repaired.

Mazda recall no. 2504K. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005 vs. other Mazda MAZDA3 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3, the latest from Jul 1, 2021 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (24), engine (23), electrical system (17). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.