2005 Mazda Mazda3 owner complaints

While traveling approximately 35mph an oncoming vehicle (Ford explorer) tried to make a left turn across my lane of travel. While braking, my 2005 Mazda 3 was hit on the drivers side directly between the drivers side front door and drivers side rear door damaging both in the process. My vehicle was then pushed into a vehicle located at the intersection cross street. This collision damaged the passenger side rear door and rear quarter panel. As a result, 5 airbags deployed; the four door curtain airbags and the drivers side torso airbag. The problem is that the driver side curtain airbag deployed after my head hit the drivers door window glass. Because my head hit the glass hard and bounced back I received a concussion as well as whiplash on my neck. If the airbag would have deployed

I drove over a bump and the passenger airbag light came on, and also the airbag light on the dash light up as well. Both lights turned off within a week, then for the past three months just the passenger airbag light has been switching on and off. This is an extreme safety issue, and the light has returned back on again. I fear if I was involved in an accident the airbag will not deploy. *tr

Air bag light on, I see there is a recall for this problem for my 2005 mazda3, but Mazda says that my VIN number is not part of the recall eventhough the year and model match the recall. *tr

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V494000 (Air Bags) however, the contact was unable to contact reach the manufacturer or the local dealer for the recall repair. The contact called the number to the local dealer and the manufacturer but was unable to schedule an appointment for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and had made it very difficult to resolve the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Invalid VIN.

My son was involved in a single motor vehicle accident driving my 2005 mazda3, 4 door sedan. He left the roadway, broke thru a farm property fence, spun around, went through another section of fence, then impacted the rear of the vehicle on a large hemlock tree, causing extensive damage to the front and rear of my vehicle. He was wearing his seatbelt, and feels very lucky to have survived, because not one airbag deployed. No steering wheel airbag, passenger side front, or neither of the two side curtain airbags deployed. I have photos, the car was classified as a total loss by insurance company.

Motor mount broke and leaked in 2005 Mazda 3 5-door. Fixed at dealership at cost of $220. *tr

I developed a tick in the engine, took to dealer who diagnosed " the shutter valve inside the intake manifold was coming apart". Took it to another independent Mazda repair shop and was told "the valve is actually just stuck open". Both shops quoted a $1500 repair bill. This should not happen to a car that is only 5 1/2 years old. You can't just replace the plastic shutter valve, you have to replace the entire intake manifold (that part costs $1000). Since I only paid $14,000 total for the whole car, I am very upset with (my 1st and last) Mazda. I will repair and sell asap. *tr

Hi, I have two issues due to: electrical problem: airbag warning light may come on due to damaged pretensioner sensor wiring breakage from adjusting the seat. (2005) . This was on saturday october 30, 2010 the airbag may not deploy when the vehicle is involved in a crash. Check-engine light: the check engine light illuminate, issues due to a valve in the intake system jamming. The dealer Mazda in ponce, puerto rico, check this issues, this is the part # lf82-18-740 valve,sole & lf70-15-170 they said to repair those parts. My car is out of warranty. Thank you.

2005 Mazda 3 hatchback with 55k miles had engine mount crack. Quick search online appears this is a common problem. *tr

When driving to and from somewhere when I come to a stop sign or a stop light my car will shake (vibrate) alot and sometimes almost die so I have to push on the gas a little or put the car in park. Also another issue I have is my car wont always turn over. I have replaced many piecxes and have taken it to Mazda dealer ships and noone can seem to find the exact problem. They say it is an intermiten problem. This can be very dangerous especially sense I have two kids that are always in the car with me. *tr

Recall was filed to the dept. Of transportation in japan as of nov. 30th 2007 for the following reason. The tube material used in electrical wiring of motor is inappropriate. The tube loses it's intensity over the time and it could cause damage to the electrical wiring badly enough to stop the motor. Thus, the motor will not restart. Please investigate why it has not yet filed in the u.s. I have had very problem but the dealer could not take me seriously since it is not shown in their system in the u.s. Yet. I found this recall notice on Mazda japan(japanese only) website and also in many newspaper webs. However, nobody seems to be notified in the u.s. *tr

Randomly, the parking lights, tail lights, and climate control lighting will fail. This has happened to me multiple times over a number of years. Striking the right side of the center console will generally result in functionality being restored. Sometimes, simply turning the lights off and then on again results in the failure as well. My assumption, based on online forums where others have had the same issues, is that the Passenger Junction Box (PJB) is faulty. Striking the center console send vibrations to the PJB, resulting in it (usually) to start working again. While I do not regularly drive the vehicle at night, my concern is that without working tail lights, I could be involved in an accident OR be ticketed for my lights not working. Others online have had the same issues, and I be

Suddenly loss of steering power when backing out of driveway

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Mazda 3. While the contact changed lanes at 35 MPH the power steering locked twice. She was able to apply pressure to the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle in the lane. The power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred and within a few minutes, the power steering light indicator shut off and the vehicle began to function normally. The dealer stated that the VIN wasn't included in the power steering recall; therefore, she would be responsible for the repair cost. The manufacturer will be notified of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 53,192.

Check engine light on for the fourth time since I bought the vehicle. Problem found by us, was gas cap loosened up and was just sitting in there, when we walked to the back of the vehicle to get packages out of the truck, smelled gas. Have had this vehicle to the dealer every time the check engine light came on and the one time they told me the gas cap was loose and I insisted I put it on tight. Of course, I am a female and they try to make you look like an idiot, so I didn't believe them, thought they were just saying that was the problem and resetting the code, so imagine my surprise when we smelled the gas and checked the cap and it was loose. We had already run half a tank of gas out of the vehicle before the check engine light came on which is approximately 200 miles since fill-up. Wh

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the headlight socket on the passenger side of the vehicle caught fire. The contact replaced the headlight socket and approximately 18 months later the socket caught fire again. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 114,000.

Vehicle will not start unless key is on put into neutral then starts. Sometimes green p light does not light up.

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

Air conditioner started blowing hot air, the evaporator had failed. It is mounted in front of the radiator and I paid $600 to have it replaced since I'm in florida and you cannot live here without it, especially since the interior is black. It is frustrating and expensive and not what you expect for a car that was less than two years old. Very disappointing!!!!!! *tr