2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3, 2% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 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.
“While traveling approximately 35mph an oncoming vehicle (ford explorer) tried to make a left turn across my lane of travel. While braking, my 2005 Mazda 3 was hit on the drivers side directly between the drivers side front door and drivers side rear door damaging both in the process. My vehicle was then pushed into a vehicle located at the intersection cross street. This collision damaged the passenger side rear door and rear quarter panel. As a result, 5 airbags deployed; the four door curtain airbags and the drivers side torso airbag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667083, filed 2014-12, 84,000 miles“Consumer can not see out the windshield when making turns or down inclines. The consumer stated the upper half of the windshield became dark especially when coming out of a dip from the road. The consumer had to bend his head down under the blackness of the windshield to see ahead.”
NHTSA complaint #10141004, filed 2005-10Related service bulletins
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- 11007022Aug 15, 2024Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's…
- 10243569Sep 13, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10240496Jul 6, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10225724Oct 17, 2022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10208567Feb 10, 2022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
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- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10213399Feb 26, 2016Brake noise, judder and dragging diagnosis and servicing
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 8% |
| 2011 | 13 | 10% |
| 2010 | 169 | 25% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 12 | 7% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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