Worst 2005 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 22 | 7 | — | 95,060 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 2 | 1 | 96,366 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | 3 | — | 92,844 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 1 | — | 44,416 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 1 | 1 | 91,600 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 42,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 2,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | 1 | — | 79,727 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 80,333 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 80,363 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 48,148 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | 1 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | 2 | — | 17,396 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 105,422 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 11,050 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 190,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 65,430 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 23,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Mazda Mazda3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2005 Mazda Mazda3
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~260,915 vehicles.
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.
Other Mazda Mazda3 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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