2005 Mazda Atenza Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 30, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Atenza years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Mazda Atenza. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Mazda Atenza problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~12,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~12,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~12,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~12,000 mi
Structure1 · ~12,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%12,000——
Exterior Lighting1100%12,000——
Power Train1100%12,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%12,000——
Structure1100%12,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2005 Mazda Atenza recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mazda Atenza.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Things have been wrong with the vehicle since the delivery date. I had to wait while the dealer replaced a faulty headlight assembly. This was only a signal of things to come. The front brakes were replaced under a tsb at less than 12,000 miles. All four oxygen sensors were replaced, twice, due to…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 30, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10213217

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mazda Atenza?

Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Mazda Atenza?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Mazda Atenza a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Atenza model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.