2005 Mazda MAZDA6 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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 noticed my vehicle was starting to drive funny. I keep up on it very well, routine maintenance, wash it often, fresh alignments, new tires when needed. So I thought something was up and took it into a garage. I was called the next day and was told I had a hole in my passenger side right subframe. I was very surprised by this because the car is very clean underneath for the year and in good condition compared to the usual new york rust. I did some research and this is a ongoing problem with these cars around my year and sadly many people have experienced this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330730, filed 2020-06, 120,000 miles“The driver side airbag ruptured. I was driving down a1a in hallandale beach, fl. Three lanes of traffic had just merged to two and traffic was flowing perfect going 25 MPH. The car that was two in front of me stopped dead for no reason causing the car in front of me to stop. I hit my brakes but couldn't stop in time and rear ended the other car. There was a loud explosion and the next thing I remember I was sitting in my car staring at the center of my steering console. The airbag was no where to be seen. The airbag has completely dislodged from the steering column. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585224, filed 2014-04, 86,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MAZDA6. The contact stated the driver's side door would not open from the inside or the outside. The contact took her vehicle to an independent mechanic and contacted a locksmith however, neither could repair the vehicle. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10576018, filed 2014-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owned a 2005 Mazda MAZDA6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the consumer rear ended another vehicle. After the crash, the contact noticed that the b post on the frame was on fire, there was on damage to side of car. Why did it catch fire? A tow truck appeared on the scene and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was then towed to an insurance lot where it was classified as destroyed. The police and fire department also appeared on the scene to file reports. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 09/14/2011”
NHTSA complaint #10413307, filed 2011-07, 160,000 miles“The contact stated the paint on the front hood, roof, inside door jams and right rear fender bubbled. The service dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The manufacturer offered to repaint the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10166715, filed 2006-08, 200 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 | 30 | 22% |
| 2010 | 60 | 27% |
| 2009 | 123 | 32% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 9% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6
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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