Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3

Six problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2006 MAZDA3.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 3. While at a stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the driver, front passenger, and rear passenger seat belt restraints failed to retract. The driver, the front passenger, and the rear passenger sustained injuries to the head. The front passenger and rear passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 madzda 3. The contact stated while driving (speed unknown),the vehicle crashed into vehicle in front of her and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2010

1. Manufacturing defect? 2. Front air bag crash sensor intermittent (open circuit error). Causing airbag light cluster to illuminate. When illuminated airbags will not deploy in the event of a crash. 3. Replaced front crash sensor.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 3. While idling, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle while driving 40 mph. The crash caused the contact to crash into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered neck, head, and shoulder bruising and contusions. The contact was wearing a seat belt, however, her face struck the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 3. On March 14, 2007 while completely stopped during rush hour traffic the contact's vehicle was struck from behind by a 2005 kia optima traveling at 45 mph. The contact's vehicle was pushed to the left, spun 180 degrees and crashed head on into a 1997 Toyota camry driving 45 mph. The contact sustained a severe sprain to his right wrist, ankle and knee, and was taken to the hospital by an ambulance. Upon impact, the air bag did not deploy. There was a police report. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved due to the air bags not deploying. The current and failure mileage were 22000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2006

1. Vehicle (06 Mazda3) involved in 70+ mph freeway accident that totaled vehicle. 2. Vehicle took heavy impact(s) front (multiple) and rear. 3. Airbags failed to deploy.


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