2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3, 3% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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.
“(visibility)the headlights both blew at the same time. I was on my way to work in the early morning the first time it happened so I had to drive approximately 8 miles the rest of the way to work in the dark, running lights only. Took the car to the dealer they said they replaced the headlights was approx. 35.00. I guessed a fuse since both blew at the same time?? Then the following year the same thing happened on my way home. It was dark and again I drove home with running lights. I think it's odd that both headlights go out at the same time every time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678650, filed 2015-01, 73,000 miles“Teeth of windshield wiper arm connection are stripped out by the wiper motors. This just happened for a third time on the drivers side. Occurs when there is snow/ice on the windshield and the teeth/gear in the wiper arm aren't strong enough to lift the weight.”
NHTSA complaint #10392661, filed 2011-03, 75,000 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
- 11035599Jul 29, 2026This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative…
- 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.
- 10198691Jun 7, 2021Some 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.
- 10198574Jun 1, 2021Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with…
- 10020129May 31, 2006Unusual noise from front wiper link.
- 10015471Jun 24, 2005One-touch power window stops halfway.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 | 16 | 15% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 109 | 16% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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