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2005 Mazda MPV Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2005 Mazda MPV with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (12) and the airbags (10). Those complaints describe 5 crashes and 8 injuries. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2004 has 96 and the 2006 has 12.

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CAbout as many problems as a typical MPV year, for its age

#153 most complained-about 2005 vehicle

Complaints
42
Recalls
3
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Deaths
0

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2005 Mazda MPV recalls 3

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Air bags: inflator module

19V78100047,006 vehicles affected

Do not drive
The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.

Air bags: inflator module

18V4040004,184 vehicles affected

Do not drive
The problem
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.

Air bags: inflator module

18V402000308,591 vehicles affected

Do not drive
The problem
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

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42 complaints about the 2005 Mazda MPV

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BrakesCrash

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MPV. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. As a result of the failure, the contact crashed into a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle. The driver's side air bag deployed; however, the passenger's side air bag did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the...

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dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V781000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the VIN was included; however, the vehicle had previously been repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 251,000.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11565797
Airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MPV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V404000 (Air Bags) however, the nearest dealer location was nearly 5 hours away. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and attempted to send a mechanic from the dealer to the residence for the recall repair however, the dealer declined. The contact was then referred to a Subaru dealer for assistance; however, the manufacturer failed to send the part to the dealer. The contact had gone back and forth...

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with the manufacturer and other dealers but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11465505
Brakes

I was coming home from work doing the speed limit and my car would not stop I press the brake all the way to the floor and it still did not stop I pulled up my emergency brake and that did not work so finally I got the car to stop because I kept pumping the brakes and the car started slowing down and I threw it in park I was so scared I searched around for recalls on the brake and the emergency brake the only recall I seen was in 2017 in detroit. Please anything suggestions

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11098311
Other & unknown

Dos note tun on checklight.Engine went out running ande dos note give conde.Tried wiht other ecu ande hace the dame.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11054508
Engine & cooling

Engine stalls or shut down completely when auto moves from high speed to low speed. Mazda 6 w/ 3.0 Liter engine, which is the same engine as this unit, has a similar issue - see here: http://www.6Crew.Com/files/tsb/01-016-06-2135.Pdf this is happening persistently for the last 2 years.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11052832
Body, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver side doors failed to open from the inside. The contact had to open the windows to open the doors from the outside handle. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11022890
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v354000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with bommarito mazda service (4198 i-70 north outer rd, st peters, mo 63376) who stated that they had not yet received the repair parts. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11006748
Body, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. While the vehicle was stationary, the frame of the vehicle in front of the rear wheels was rusted and severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,473.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10984967
Electrical systemAirbagsLightsEngine & cooling

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated that there was a random failure and various warning indicators flashed, including the service engine and air bag warning indicators. In addition, the interior lighting failed to function. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v354000 (air bags) several months ago and was unable to schedule a repair with a dealer within a reasonable time frame. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Interior lighting · EngineNHTSA 10960427
Airbags

In august of 2016 received a notice from mazda stating mazda decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in mazda 2005 mpv. The recall notice continues to state do not drive the vehicle because high levels of humidity can cause the passenger frontal air bag to rupture and could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. On 10-31-16, I called oak tree mazda, san jose to schedule the appointment. I provided them with my vin...

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number and was told by the parts department they did not have the part in stock and would need to order it. The said as soon as the part came in they would call me to schedule the repair. Never received a call back within 1 month. Called again and was in essence told the same information tat they would call me back with information. Provided them with my correct phone number and as of this date, 2-9-17 have not received a call back to schedule my appointment. Please assist me in getting this issue fixed so we can drive our vehicle. I am not sure if this involves the "takata recall" as our paperwork just indicates, front air bag inflator.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10953758
Airbags

Takata recall has affected my vehicle and after 7 months the company nor the local dealership has done anything to address the defective part. We have been notified to not allow anyone to ride in the passenger side of the vehicle and this is terribly obstructive to our transportation needs. I believe far too much time has elapsed and still the company nor the local dealership has addressed this very serious issue.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10923733
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v354000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10915875
SuspensionAirbagsBrakes

My vehicle is under national recall highway safety recall, due to manufacturing issues. I need to trade my vehicle in and I'm being over charged for vehicles that are not worry to be on the highway. I feel I should get an manufacture discount on an used/new vehicle because I should not have to pay for manufactured mistakes and I should not be over charged for vehicles that are not worthy of the price tag on them. Thank you, [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Air bags · Service brakesNHTSA 10902995
Airbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v354000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10895944
Wheels & tires

When looking at my vehicle, I noticed grease streaks dripping from a line on my alloy wheel. After cleaning the grease off, we noticed a crack completely through the spokes on my rim. This is the second time this has occurred to my vehicle since we bought it but I was told there is not a pattern of defects. I was told on both occasions, at mazda dealer service departments, my vehicle was unsafe to drive. Mazda usa told me no pattern of incidents have occurred and its not a safety issue on their end although their service departments say otherwise.

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 10744026
Airbags

My vehicle is listed in the oct 22, 2014 nhtsa press release as being included in the takata airbag recall. I contacted mazda customer experience (800) 222-5500 on oct 23 but, after a few days, I was told that my vehicle is not on their database and that I should contact the dealer in guam, triple j motors (671) 648-2277, where I originally purchased my vehicle. The dealer responded to me via email on oct 29, stating that according to mazda, the airbag recall "is only extended to vehicles purchased in hawaii,...

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puerto rico and the virgin islands". I'm not sure if mazda is correct in excluding guam because according to the nhtsa press release it "appears to be a problem related to extended exposure to consistently high humidity and temperatures" and the regional recall included guam in the list of areas. Please verify this and let me know. I am currently not driving the vehicle in fear of the safety of my family. Thank you for your attention. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10654406
Engine & cooling

Vehicle is manifesting rough idle when turned-on with check engine light on and/or flashing. Engine and vehicle is jerking intermittently when driving at any speed. The vehicle was repaired last year through dealership but this kept happening for the third time within a year. Dealership indicated engine misfiring due to burnt engine coil. If this keeps happening even after being repaired for several times within a year, something is terribly wrong with mazda engineering. This is a tremendous safety issue specially for my family and other motorists, and this type of vehicle should be subject for recall. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10593322
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

The idle air control valve on these vans is seriously flawed and is prone to failure which stalls the engine and puts occupants in peril at high rates of speed without power braking or steering. Once stalled, the engine can often fail to restart, leaving the driver unprepared and paralyzed to react. Background - approximately six months after purchasing our van used (2-3 yrs old / 30k miles), we began to experience significant issues with the vehicle stalling randomly after 6 months of owning. Unfortunately,...

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the engine stalling was not a result of not maintaining an idle well on a regular basis. It was random and often followed by the engine running extremely rough, once the driver was able to restart (but then would go away completely undetected). I cannot stress how unpredictable the engine was over the year we experienced this intermittent stalling. Every 1-3 weeks it would stall and sometimes we'd be stranded 1-30 minutes before starting and running normally (no check engine light after engine sat and restarted. Light would come on when problems started and would cycle off once engine ran and computer checked sensors. Why the contact to the nhtsa? Real issue I have with here is that the van would randomly fail to idle and stall the motor when at freeway speeds over the year (6/2009 - 6/2010) this went unidentified. As a primary means of transportation in our household for four children (as most vans are), my wife refused to drive the vehicle starting in beginning of 2010 because of her experiences and subsequent fears after many close calls in which she couldn't steer or brake in a safe or reliable manner. The driver must shift to neutral (while at 70+ mph), and attempt to turn the engine over, to gain control again. Take action on this as it is far too common and dangerous to ignore. Mazda must be held accountable for the safe operation of these vehicles. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10498330
Engine & cooling

I was waiting to make a left turn into my drive way, waiting to clear oncoming traffic. When the oncoming traffic was cleared, I found a gap before the next car comes my way and I decided it was safe to make a left turn. I turned the wheels of my mazda mpv , but car went stalled, it would not move. I had to stop the engine, and restart the car. I searched the internet and many people have the same issue due to clogged up iac valve. This is a very big risk to the safety of the passengers and should be a recall. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10460673
Engine & cooling

I was driving at a very low speed in heavy traffic . Lane next to me started moving, so I decided to change lane, find a empty space between 2 vehicles and decided to make a turn. My mazda stalled , and did not move. I had to put it back to "park", stop the car, and restart, after that it ran ok. All this was on a freeway with moving traffic in the middle of the lane, when my wheels were turned and partially on the next lane and car body was standing still. I searched on the internet and it has happened to many people , due to iac valve getting clogged up. This should be a safety recall . *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10460670
Electrical system

We own a 2005 mazda mpv. Four years after purchasing, the vehicle started to shake continuously and the check engine light turned on. Also when going uphill it almost can' t make it to the top. After taking it to the mechanic it turns out the engine was misfiring due a bad ignition coil. We replaced the coil. A few weeks later it started doing it again. This time we changed the six ignition coils. A few weeks later it started again with the same problem but not as bad as it was before. We kept using the vehicle...

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like that, for a short period of time. Now the problem was worse, the vehicle started shaking and it started holding back. We took it to the mechanic again. He changed one ignition coil. It worked for a few days. Then it started shaking again. The mechanic change another one, the six spark plugs and one injector. It kept with the same problem. So the mechanic suggested to change the six ignition coils, and we did. The next day the check engine turned on again. I really don't know what is wrong and spend a great amount of money on trying to get the vehicle fixed. I have changed the ignition coils and still the vehicle is not working properly. After research online, we found out we are not the only ones dealing with this problem. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10448382
Engine & cooling

My mazda 2005 mpv van engine shuts down completely when slowing down, slowing around corners and sitting at red lights. There does not seem to any spuddering or anything engine runs great. Loss of steering is the biggest issue when engine cuts off. I have seen a bunch of other complaints about the same problem on the same model van im sure there's lots more. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10349544
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated when traveling at 15-35 mph, the vehicle would stall without warning. In addition, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times where the engine coil was replaced each time. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10342936
Engine & cooling

We own a 2005 mazda mpv. Two years after purchasing the vehicle it started to shake and jerk as if it wanted to turn off, after taking it to the dealership it turns out the engine was misfiring due an ignition coil giving out. Nine months later it happens again. This time they replaced all 6 six ignition coils. Two years after replacing all six coils it happens again. This time they replaced the #3 coil. While at the dealership the service lady told us that this is a consistent problem with this vehicle and...

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that we would have this problem with the coils for as long as we own the van. All three times that this has happened the car shakes and acts as if the engine wants to shut off. After vigorous research online we found out that we are not the only ones dealing with this problem. After complaining to mazda via email all they had to say was since the car was under warranty and all the coils where fix that they would not be able to help us in the future once our extended warranty runs out. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10330180
AirbagsCrash1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The vehicle was traveling 40 mph when the vehicle slid on the ice and crashed into the median onto the highway. The air bags did not deploy. This was the only time that the vehicle had been involved in a crash. The manufacturer told the contact that there was nothing they could do to assist him. The contact is concerned about the safety risk. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were 45,000 .

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10314547

Mazda MPV: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200612220AirbagsA
200542350Engine & coolingC
200496581Engine & coolingD
20031144122Transmission & drivetrainF
2002125445Transmission & drivetrainF
2001713102Engine & coolingD
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Questions about the 2005 Mazda MPV

Does the 2005 Mazda MPV have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Mazda MPV: inflator module (October 2019); inflator module (June 2018); inflator module (June 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mazda MPV?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (12), airbags (10), brakes (6).

How many complaints has the 2005 Mazda MPV had?

42 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 8, 2005 and the latest on January 16, 2024. Of these, 5 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 8 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2005 Mazda MPV a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mazda MPV year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Mazda MPV years have the most complaints?

2000 (149), 2002 (125), 2003 (114). See every Mazda MPV year compared.

What should I do if my 2005 Mazda MPV has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

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