Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6

Six problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the 2005 MAZDA6.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2016

Takata recall for over a year I have been contacting Mazda to replace my passenger and driver side airbags. They have continously told me the replacement, which is again being manufactured by takata, is not yet available. With the significant risk of death or injury my current airbags pose to myself and my passenger I feel this issue should have been resolved in a timely manner. If Mazda is unable to replace my airbags I feel I should be provided a rental car until they are able to replace them.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2016

Takata recall-I would appreciate assistance by Mazda concerning the newest recall concerning the passenger side airbag which is defective under the newest takata recall. My driver side was previously recalled and it was on the recall list one day and off another day, then put back on again! please help me obtain dealer stock for this newest recall.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2015

The contact owned a 2005 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 55 mph in rainy weather conditions, the contact lost consciousness and struck a light pole. The driver side air bag deployed causing the driver to sustain scratches and cuts to the face and bruises to the right leg. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification regarding the air bag failure from the manufacturer. The NHTSA campaign number was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2014

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. After searching for it I found it between the drivers door and the seat. It has caused cuts and burns on both of my arms as well as the left side of my face. The emt's told me I was lucky I had large glasses on as they probably kept me from getting hit in the eye. I also am suffering from hearing problems since the explosion of the airbag. My right hear has partial hearing with moderate ringing and pain, my left ear sounds like I'm sitting in a field of crickets. It makes horrible cracking and shrill whistling sounds. I am going to see my ear doctor tomorrow. The rest of me is sore but ok. I think this issue needs to be looked at as there was definitely too much pressure in the airbag. I have pictures of the steering column showing how the airbag was gone except a small piece of you need them. I am going to see my car later today and am hoping to get the airbag to keep in case you need it. Also, the car is registered in my husband's name timothy scanlon just for you fyi.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2006

: the contact owns a 2005 Mazda 6. While driving 25 mph in normal conditions, the left frontal side curtain airbags deployed without incident. The airbag light did not illuminate at any time. There was no crash or obvious road hazard. The contact was wearing a seatbelt, but sustained minor injuries as a result of the airbag deployment. The police were contacted and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for further inspection. The dealership discovered a hole in the plastic cover in the front of the undercarriage, there were also small scratcheson the drivers side rail frame. The impact was most likely from 2 weeks prior. Updated 03/03/06.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2005

Vehicle was in an accident. Owner was driving at approximately 5 mph while turning at an intersection, the oncoming vehicle was going about 45 mph, and t-boned the owners vehicle. Upon impact,the side air bags failed to deploy.




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