2005 Mazda MAZDA3 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 19 complaints for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH on a highway, all power failed as the vehicle was steered to the left into traffic on 4 separate occasions. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the service dealer for inspection after the first three occasions, but diagnostics failed to recreate the failure. On the 4th occasion when the power failed, the vehicle impacted the guardrail head on. Emergency medical and police responded to the accident and a police report was taken.
I developed a tick in the engine, took to dealer who diagnosed " the shutter valve inside the intake manifold was coming apart". Took it to another independent mazda repair shop and was told "the valve is actually just stuck open". Both shops quoted a $1500 repair bill. This should not happen to a car that is only 5 1/2 years old. You can't just replace the plastic shutter valve, you have to replace the entire intake manifold (that part costs $1000).
Other problems reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints