2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,396miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3, 2% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,396 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was the sole occupant of the car, stopped at a major intersection, waiting for the light to change. Driver of a pick-up truck, traveling at 40-45 MPH failed to brake adequately and slammed squarely into the rear of my 2005 Mazda sedan. No injuries were sustained luckily as the car was not forced into the vehicle ahead. However the seatback of the driver's seat snapped violently backwards just after my head struck the restraint bolster. I am certain that the seat back was properly latched before the crash and should not have failed to hold it upright. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189306, filed 2007-04, 5,792 miles“My wife sondra was stopped in our 2005 MAZDA3 when she was struck from behind by an individual driving a 2001 malibu. The vehicle was doing approx. 30 MPH when it stuck our car. Our car was then pushed into the vehicle stopped in front of her. My wife was injured and transported to the hospital, injuries were, 8 stitches to the bridge of the nose, back and neck injuries, she is under going therapy and is waiting for more test to be performed. The reason that I am contacting you is because of some of the concerns I have about the following safety that failed. 1. …”
NHTSA complaint #10177787, filed 2007-01, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10097967Dec 19, 2013Some vehicles may exhibit a chattering noise and the driver-side seat lift cannot be adjusted because the lock plate guide comes off the guide cam when operating the lift. If the…
- 10097842Nov 16, 2012Some customers may complain about a rattle noise in the drivers seat (a) when stopping or starting the vehicle. This rattle noise is caused by a gap between the seat frame and…
- 10060862Nov 16, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 9 | 8% |
| 2012 | 16 | 7% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2010 | 106 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
24 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
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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