2005 Mazda Mazda6 problems
Owners have filed 180 complaints about the 2005 Mazda Mazda6 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 42.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 10.6%.
Complaints180
Crashes13
Fires5
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 42.2% · 76
Power train 10.6% · 19
Electrical system 7.2% · 13
Engine and engine cooling 6.1% · 11
Vehicle speed control 3.9% · 7
Exterior lighting 3.9% · 7
Structure 3.3% · 6
Engine 2.2% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Mazda Mazda6 in this data, 2005 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 91 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 57,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v345000 (air bags); however, 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 11/29/16 Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v345000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mazda 6. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v869000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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