2005 Mazda MAZDA6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,914miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,914 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.
“4/28/08 I drove to an appointment (25 miles) at which point it began to rain. I inadvertently turned on the rear wiper an immediately turned it off once I noticed it hit the bike rack on the back. There was a strong odorous burning smell. The smell was still present on the my return trip back home. 4/29/08 I did not notice the burning smell to and from work (2 miles). 4/30/08 on a trip downtown I was caught in rush hour traffic with my kids in the car. After about 45 minutes both the kids and I noticed a strong burning smell. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226582, filed 2008-05, 64,174 miles“2005 grand touring gets stuck in gear while driving. The vehicle became stuck in gear three time while driving on the freeway. The consumer took her foot off the accelerator yet the vehicle continued to move at 60 MPH. The consumer pressed the brake pedal but the vehicle continued at 60 MPH. The consumer put the car in manual 6 speed and the vehicle bucked then worked normally. As soon as the vehicle was put back into automatic mode the gears became stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162663, filed 2006-07, 15,655 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mazda 6. While driving 65 MPH, the sun roof seized in the open position. The contact was unable to close the sun roof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the switch and the sun roof motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10854087, filed 2016-04, 125,000 miles“2006 MAZDA6 grand touring hesitated when accelerating and de-accelerating. The gears also became stuck. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer multiple times for air conditioning/heater problems., radio/cd and condensation on the inside of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10167977, filed 2006-08Related 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…
- 10060877Nov 30, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10016684Jan 18, 2005Fogging on lower exterior of windshield.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 12% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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