2005 Mazda MAZDA6 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 1% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,650 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.
“Left driver seat became unhinged while in motion. It lunges back and does not set in place. No impacts from accidents. The switch to lower/raise the seat works perfectly. The seat rocks back and forth.”
NHTSA complaint #11047428, filed 2017-11, 155,000 miles“The contact stated while stopped at a stop light; a vehicle traveling 30 MPH rear ended the contact. During the accident, the driver and passenger side seats moved forward causing injuries to the driver and passenger. The dealership determined the pins which enable the driver and passenger seats to be adjusted and moved sheared off, causing the seats to come unlocked and move forward during the accident. The passenger side seat was pushed all the way back prior to the accident, but during the accident, the seat moved forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168119, filed 2006-09, 18,300 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…
- 10016592Apr 7, 2005Improper seat warmer operation.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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