general problems of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, other individuals informed the contact that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the clock spring was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v494000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v494000 (air bags) however, the contact was unable to contact reach the manufacturer or the local dealer for the recall repair. The contact called the number to the local dealer and the manufacturer but was unable to schedule an appointment for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and had made it very difficult to resolve the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Invalid VIN.

While traveling approximately 35mph an oncoming vehicle (Ford explorer) tried to make a left turn across my lane of travel. While braking, my 2005 Mazda 3 was hit on the drivers side directly between the drivers side front door and drivers side rear door damaging both in the process. My vehicle was then pushed into a vehicle located at the intersection cross street. This collision damaged the passenger side rear door and rear quarter panel. As a result, 5 airbags deployed; the four door curtain airbags and the drivers side torso airbag. The problem is that the driver side curtain airbag deployed after my head hit the drivers door window glass. Because my head hit the glass hard and bounced back I received a concussion as well as whiplash on my neck. If the airbag would have deployed in time, the result would most likely have been much better for me.

Vehicle invloved into highway collision during wet conditions. Was struck by Toyota tacoma after the tacoma had spun out. Initial impact was driver side fender corner causing the vehicle to spin out, as it spun out , vehicle was struck 3 more times, by the out of control tacoma, on the passenger side rear door, front door and fender. Rear passenger door caved in , panel assembly was pushed in , window shattered, bench seat dislodged. Not one of the airbags deployed during any of the 4 impacts. Despite full brake pressure applied, vehicle spinning and 3 seatbelts engaged. Accordingly system was tested "ok" by Mazda during vehicle repairs. I would suppose that the curtain side and side impact airbags would have deployed especially if the rear door was smashed in.

I was in an accident yesterday morning on the way to work. There was an accident on route 10 east, parsippany, NJ in the left lane. I was driving and did not realize that two cars had just got into an accident and were at a complete stop. They did not have their hazards on. As I approached the cars, I slammed on my brakes and hit the one car straight on going about 35 mph. My air bag deployed but never inflated. My car is a Mazda6 2005. I brought the car at Saturn of tomsriver, NJ as a certified pre-owner vehicle. My car is currently being assessed by my insurance carrier. I will notify them not to touch the air bag in case you are going to do an investigation.

My son was involved in a single motor vehicle accident driving my 2005 Mazda3, 4 door sedan. He left the roadway, broke thru a farm property fence, spun around, went through another section of fence, then impacted the rear of the vehicle on a large hemlock tree, causing extensive damage to the front and rear of my vehicle. He was wearing his seatbelt, and feels very lucky to have survived, because not one airbag deployed. No steering wheel airbag, passenger side front, or neither of the two side curtain airbags deployed. I have photos, the car was classified as a total loss by insurance company.