MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mazda MPV

▲ Better than typical
2005 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:47.606Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
36
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2005: 36 complaints 2005 36 2006: 12 complaints
1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2005: 36 complaints 2005 36 2006: 12 complaints
1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1990 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2002 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 36 complaints 2005 36 2006: 12 complaints 2006

2005: 36 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198922
199049
199167
199262
199351
199439
199519
199618
199722
199819
19992
2000149
200170
2002124
2003113
200471
200536
200612

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

28% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

17% · 6 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Engine stalls or shut down completely when auto moves from high speed to low speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-06

The idle air control valve on these vans is seriously flawed and is prone to failure which stalls the engine and puts occupants in peril at high rates of speed without power braking or steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-16

I was driving at a very low speed in heavy traffic . Lane next to me started moving, so I decided to change lane, find a empty space between 2 vehicles and decided to make a turn. My Mazda stalled , and did not move.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-05

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

Service brakes

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MPV. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-16

I was coming home from work doing the speed limit and my car would not stop I press the brake all the way to the floor and it still did not stop I pulled up my emergency brake and that did not work so finally I got the car to stop because I kept...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-28

Seat belts

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing front.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Seat belt did not hold us when we were hit from behind while waiting for a left hand turn light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-12

Referral e-mail concerning the seat belts which failed to hold them when they were struck from behind in their 2005 Mazda MPV*

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-09

My name is [xxx] . My wife and I were in a car accident on 4/14/2006. We were rear ended by a lady going approximately 35 MPH. We were stopped waiting for a left hand light to change. The seat belts, model # tk aba H800 did not hold us.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-24

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  2. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  3. R
    2018-07-06Air bags18V402000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018.

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  4. R
    2018-07-06Air bags18V404000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New...

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles.

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  5. R
    2019-12-03Air bags19V781000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019.

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  6. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V402000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V404000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V781000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Mazda MPV reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Mazda MPV is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mazda MPV?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mazda MPV have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.