2005 Mazda MAZDA3 engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving to and from somewhere when I come to a stop sign or a stop light my car will shake (vibrate) alot and sometimes almost die so I have to push on the gas a little or put the car in park. Also another issue I have is my car wont always turn over. I have replaced many piecxes and have…”
filed Oct 16, 2011
“Plague with fuel system problem. 1st time check engine came on, when car reached 44,000 miles. I took it to dealer, they ran a diagnostic, and replaced the o2 sensor. Warranty covered. 2nd time check engine came on at 51,000 miles. Dealer replaced 2 of the fuel injectors. When car reach 85,000…”
filed Aug 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 17 | 10% |
| 2004 MAZDA3 | 17 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.