I drove over a bump and the passenger airbag light came on, and also the airbag light on the dash light up as well. Both lights turned off within a week, then for the past three months just the passenger airbag light has been switching on and off. This is an extreme safety issue, and the light has returned back on again. I fear if I was involved in an accident the airbag will not deploy.
2005 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags complaints
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Drove over some bumps and my airbag light on my dashboard came on. It has not turned off since. With the light on, my airbags will not deploy in a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda 3. The contact stated that after reclining the passenger seat, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 04v559000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Immediately after my son had reclined the passenger seat all the way down and then back up to the proper height, the air bag seat belt light came on. I have readjusted the seat several times as well as attach and un attach the seat belts several time, but the light is still illuminated. Please have the sensors recalled so that the air bags will function properly when involved in an accident.
Anytime after it rains, the air bag light comes on. Doing internet research, its most likely the crash sensors that have cracks that allow moisture in. The dealer wants to run extensive tests costing hundreds of dollars, when I am sure they already know what it is. It says on the internet that the air bag won't deploy in the event of a crash with this defect. Older models of this car have been recalled for this. This is a safety item and the car should be recalled.
Vehicle invloved into highway collision during wet conditions. Was struck by toyota tacoma after the tacoma had spun out. Initial impact was driver side fender corner causing the vehicle to spin out, as it spun out , vehicle was struck 3 more times, by the out of control tacoma, on the passenger side rear door, front door and fender. Rear passenger door caved in , panel assembly was pushed in , window shattered, bench seat dislodged. Not one of the airbags deployed during any of the 4 impacts. Despite full brake pressure applied, vehicle spinning and 3 seatbelts engaged. Accordingly system was tested "ok" by mazda during vehicle repairs. I would suppose that the curtain side and side impact airbags would have deployed especially if the rear door was smashed in.
Air bag light on, I see there is a recall for this problem for my 2005 mazda3, but mazda says that my VIN number is not part of the recall eventhough the year and model match the recall.
Hi, I have two issues due to: electrical problem: airbag warning light may come on due to damaged pretensioner sensor wiring breakage from adjusting the seat. (2005) . This was on saturday october 30, 2010 the airbag may not deploy when the vehicle is involved in a crash. Check-engine light: the check engine light illuminate, issues due to a valve in the intake system jamming. The dealer mazda in ponce, puerto rico, check this issues, this is the part # lf82-18-740 valve,sole & lf70-15-170 they said to repair those parts. My car is out of warranty. Thank you.
When driving water entered a sensor, which caused a short circuit and illuminated the air bag warning light. The airbag will not deploy when in certain types of frontal crashes which increases the risk of death or serious injury to the driver and front seat passenger.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda 3. The contact stated that when he readjusted his driver's seat, the air bag sensor on the instrument panel illuminated. This indicated that the air bag was not operating properly. The dealer stated that there was no recall available and advised him to bring in the vehicle for a diagnosis. The vehicle is still under warranty and has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,230. Updated 6/16/08 *cn the consumer stated when he started the vehicle with the drivers door opened, it would reset and light. Updated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda 3. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the contact was involved in a frontal crash. The airbags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed and the dealer had not been notified. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.
I was in an accident yesterday morning on the way to work. There was an accident on route 10 east, parsippany, nj in the left lane. I was driving and did not realize that two cars had just got into an accident and were at a complete stop. They did not have their hazards on. As I approached the cars, I slammed on my brakes and hit the one car straight on going about 35 MPH. My air bag deployed but never inflated. My car is a mazda6 2005. I brought the car at saturn of tomsriver, nj as a certified pre-owner vehicle. My car is currently being assessed by my insurance carrier. I will notify them not to touch the air bag in case you are going to do an investigation.
My son was involved in a single motor vehicle accident driving my 2005 mazda3, 4 door sedan. He left the roadway, broke thru a farm property fence, spun around, went through another section of fence, then impacted the rear of the vehicle on a large hemlock tree, causing extensive damage to the front and rear of my vehicle. He was wearing his seatbelt, and feels very lucky to have survived, because not one airbag deployed. No steering wheel airbag, passenger side front, or neither of the two side curtain airbags deployed. I have photos, the car was classified as a total loss by insurance company.
My wife sondra was stopped in our 2005 mazda3 when she was struck from behind by an individual driving a 2001 malibu. The vehicle was doing approx. 30 MPH when it stuck our car. Our car was then pushed into the vehicle stopped in front of her. My wife was injured and transported to the hospital, injuries were, 8 stitches to the bridge of the nose, back and neck injuries, she is under going therapy and is waiting for more test to be performed. The reason that I am contacting you is because of some of the concerns I have about the following safety that failed. 1. The drivers seatback broke during impact. 2. The airbag did not deploy when she struck the vehicle in the front of her. 3. The emergency switch that shuts down the fuel system did not activate. Our vehicle was totalled from all the damage, the car is valued at $ 18,700.00. I emailed mazda approx. 10 days ago about my concerns and still have not received a response.
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