2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,088miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3, 3% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,088 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.
“2005 MAZDA3, front tire experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of air. The consumer lost control of the vehicle, drove off the side of the roadway and struck the median wall. Ohio traffic crash report #10-0285-89 updated 05/03/10”
NHTSA complaint #10321961, filed 2010-03, 30,088 miles“The contact owns kuhmo lx platinum tires, size 205-50/r17 that were being used on a 2005 Mazda, Mazda 3. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the tread became separated from the tire. The contact did not take the tire to a dealer. The contact was unable to contact the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10560107, filed 2014-01, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mazda 3. While driving 40 MPH, the contact felt the brakes grab and release. The dealer stated that the front rotors were warped and they replaced the rotors. The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 32,965. Updated 01-15-08. The consumer stated the vehicle continued to wobble in the front. The consumer was told all 4 tires had blisters on them and needed to be replaced. The front end wobble stopped. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10209508, filed 2007-11, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
- 10020012Apr 21, 2006Tpms valve stem breaks when removing aftermarket valve stem caps - service tip.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 48 | 7% |
| 2009 | 26 | 23% |
| 2008 | 41 | 14% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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