MY VEHICLE IS LISTED IN THE OCT 22, 2014 NHTSA PRESS RELEASE AS BEING INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. I CONTACTED MAZDA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (800) 222-5500 ON OCT 23 BUT, AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THEIR DATABASE AND THAT I SHOULD CONTACT THE DEALER IN GUAM, TRIPLE J MOTORS (671) 648-2277, WHERE I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. THE DEALER RESPONDED TO ME VIA EMAI…
2005 Mazda MPV airbags problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TAKATA RECALL HAS AFFECTED MY VEHICLE AND AFTER 7 MONTHS THE COMPANY NOR THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS DONE ANYTHING TO ADDRESS THE DEFECTIVE PART. WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED TO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THIS IS TERRIBLY OBSTRUCTIVE TO OUR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. I BELIEVE FAR TOO MUCH TIME HAS ELAPSED AND STILL THE COMPANY NOR THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS ADDRESSED THIS VE…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCO…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT A…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH BOMMARITO MAZDA SERVICE (4198 I-70 NORTH OUTER RD, ST PETERS, MO 63376) WHO STATED THAT THEY HA…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Mazda MPV?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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