repaired · 2021 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2005 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2005 Mazda MPV, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-402 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 16, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Mazda MPV has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
6Engine and engine cooling
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
3Structure
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Suspension
88 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 Mazda MPV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other MPV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MPV median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Mazda MPV safety ratings
2005 Mazda MPV in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Mazda MPV, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 22V-945
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14E-073
In owners' words
What MPV owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MPV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V404000 (Air Bags) however, the nearest dealer location was nearly 5 hours away. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and attempted to send a mechanic from the dealer to the…
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…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RANDOM FAILURE AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED, INCLUDING THE SERVICE ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS. IN ADDITION, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF…
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