2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3, 5% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air conditioner is not cold. My dealer replaced my evaporator and it is still the same. Been back to the dealer many times and they say that the A/C in spec. 40- 45c.”
NHTSA complaint #10153555, filed 2006-03, 500 miles“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!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10208935, filed 2007-11“In adequate air conditioning cooling compressor cycles on for only 10 seconds regardless of environmental conditions. Dealers/Mazda hq denies any issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10153572, filed 2006-03Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
24 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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