2004 Mazda MAZDA3: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Dec 21, 2023 · Tires · 150,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda 3 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Ventus S1 Noble2, Tire Size: 205/50/R17, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, a loud explosion was heard. The contact's wife alerted him that the rear driver's side tire had blown out. The contact's vehicle was then rear-ended by another vehicle, causing his vehicle to turn 360 degrees. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured, but his wife suffered from neck pain. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's workplace and was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. A body shop repaired the vehicle. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to send in the faulty tire. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2017 · Airbags · MO

I was rear ended while pregnant and driving my 2004 mazda 3 hatchback. The airbags never deployed but I was on my way to a doctor's appointment and was able to have an ultrasound to ensure my child was safe. No insurance claim was filed but I was concerned. I was at a stop sign.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Airbags · 128,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Was in accident hit ditch and tree head on and airbags did not deploy, causing injury to face from hitting steering wheel. Was on city street and in motion.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · MO · crash

My 2 boys and a friend were in the car and had ran into the back of a truck hard enough to move the motor back, the air bags did not go off, my children could have been seriously injured. Thank god they had their seat belts on. Why do I pay money for safety features if they are not going to work? I am really upset and disappointed and will make sure all of my friends and family know that our car was defective. I will look into an attorney to make sure you fix this problem.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 80,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda3. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 45 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb, a tree, and the vehicle rolled over. The airbags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained minor injuries and the front passenger sustained major injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v468000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 10/8/14*cn updated 3/25/2015

Filed Feb 23, 2013 · Airbags · 53,252 miles · MN · crash

I was involved in a crash on I-35w just outside of downtown minneapolis. I was traveling at 60mph and hit a concrete wall. My airbags did not deploy. Unacceptable!!!

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Airbags, Engine · 96,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I am very concerned about the safety of the car that I have had since 2004 mazda 3. On sunday, I was hit by a car at about a 20 to 30 degree angle and the impact hit my passenger door. Neither one of us was going at a speed that should have had a result in the damage that occurred. When he hit us and the car came to rest, the police and towing people discovered that the engine had snapped off its' mounting. My airbags did not deploy either. He told me that both he and the towing agent had ever seen this happen before to a car with as little damage to it. I went to the tow place where they were holding my car to take pictures and look at the car, and both of the people (different people than the original tow driver) said they had never seen anything like that. The one guy said only twice has he seen that happen and both had major damage to the car and that they were demolished up to half of the car. He also said the mounting piece of hardware looked like it was made of diecast not metal or aluminum, when we inspected it we noticed the part that was snapped and I must admit it looked like plastic. I had to have the struts replaced in 2008, but yet I had never hit the tires hard on anything. My question is this something that should be investigated and could it be dangerous to other drivers of this year. I know that they have made engines that are designed to drop in accident recently, but not for this year and not for that type of accident. I have written to mazda requesting an investigation and I await their response.

Filed Jun 19, 2006 · Airbags · 10,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped in traffic the vehicle was hit from behind pushing the contact into another vehicle. Most of the damage was done to the rear of the vehicle. The white powder from the air bag was released, however the air bags did not deploy. The seat belts were in use at the time. There were injuries sustained and a police report was filed. The crash zone sensor had been replaced by the dealership on 11-12-04, due to a recall letter received; the federal safety agency campaign id # 04v468000; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module. The contact is awaiting determination from the insurance company as to the extent of the damages done; therefore the dealership has not yet been contacted about a second recall repair.

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

The passenger's side air bag failed to deploy in the 2004 mazda 3 upon impact. *ts ***no answer required*** the passenger sustained an eye injury. The vehicle was a total loss. A few months after the vehicle was purchased the consumer received a recall for the crash zone sensor. Jan 2005 the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the sensor was replaced. Since the accident the consumer is skeptical as to whether the recall repairs performed.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Airbags · 19,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

I own a 2004 mazda 3s, VIN #[xxx]. Previously, in the end of december 2005 I was hot from behind in cambridge. Ma. And incurred about 700 worth of damage. My care was repaired and I picked it up on friday january 6th, 2006. Unfortunately, I was involved in a hit and run on friday january 13th, 2006. Exactly a week from the day I picked up my car from the auto body shop. Anyway, I was traveling at a speed of 50 miles per hour when hit from behind, which put me in a spin of about 6 360 degrees. Then, I hit the concrete barrier with the front of my car and then bounced off and did another 5 360degree turns and then the back of my car hit the concrete barrier. Unfortunately, none of my air bags were deployed, however, I did have my seat belt on and have a sore neck and head. I am feeling better, but am concerned with the fact that the air bags did not deploy in this situation. There was a recall with the front air bag sensor for my model, but apparently, my car was manufactured on 05-13-04. The manufacturing dates the recall affected were from 6-24-03 - 3-22-04. My insurance company is not being cooperative when it comes to the air bags. They are not sure if they should of deployed, but are saying that they may not have. The speed I was traveling at and the level of impact leads me to say with a high degree of confidence that the air bags, side and front should have deployed upon the impact. Please help me, as I the manufacturer is extremely unwilling to help me or provide any specification or crash test results, etc. Best regards, [xxx]; [xxx]. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed May 17, 2005 · Airbags · 15,000 miles · WV · crash · 2 injuries

Involved in a head on collison on april 18 2005 air bags did not deploy have called and emails mazda about this and they will not help me. The car was in the shop prior to the accident for the air bag lights flashing. I was traving at 25 to 30mph and the other car ( there fault ) was going about 20mph. I sufferd head, back, groin injurys. I very unhappy with the way mazda is treating me on this!!!

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Airbags · AL · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle hydroplaned and had a head on collision with trees. Back and side doors were dented into the car and windows shattered. The air bag did not deploy. *tc