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2005 Mazda MAZDA3

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 108.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

77 reports with mileage · 20 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

16 crash reports3 fire reports8 injury reports

Tires complaints

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190,000 miles · Jan 15, 2014
Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS KUHMO LX PLATINUM TIRES, SIZE 205-50/R17 THAT WERE BEING USED ON A 2005 MAZDA, MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TREAD BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE TIRE TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS KUHMO LX PLATINUM TIRES, SIZE 205-50/R17 THAT WERE BEING USED ON A 2005 MAZDA, MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TREAD BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE TIRE TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

NHTSA ODI #10560107

30,088 miles · Mar 22, 2010
TiresCrash

2005 MAZDA3, FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF AIR. *BF THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, DROVE OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE MEDIAN WALL. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0285-89 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF

NHTSA ODI #10321961

21,000 miles · Nov 20, 2007
Service Brakes, HydraulicTires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THE BRAKES GRAB AND RELEASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,965. UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO WOBBLE …

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THE BRAKES GRAB AND RELEASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,965. UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO WOBBLE IN THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD ALL 4 TIRES HAD BLISTERS ON THEM AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT END WOBBLE STOPPED. UPDATED *JB

NHTSA ODI #10209508

Official recalls

2

21V494000 · Air Bags:frontal

Jul 1, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

04V559000 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE

Nov 22, 2004

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: DEALERS REPAIRED THESE VEHICLES. THE TWO VEHICLE OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004, AND THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

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NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.