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2005 Mazda Mazda6 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Mazda Mazda6, 14% of all 147 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 17 Mazda6 model years. Median mileage at failure: 65,100 miles.

Engine complaints
20
14% of 147
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,100 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Mazda Mazda6 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 17, 2005, latest May 29, 2019.

2005 Mazda Mazda6 engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2005Feb 2007May 2008Oct 2011Jul 2015Apr 2017
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2005 to May 2019; peak Oct 2011 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Mazda Mazda6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mazda6 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (14%)
  2. 200623 (13%)
  3. 200719 (12%)
  4. 20084 (4%)
  5. 200917 (4%)
  6. 20106 (3%)
  7. 20114 (3%)
  8. 20123 (3%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 201424 (18%)
  11. 20156 (10%)
  12. 201613 (17%)
  13. 20174 (7%)
  14. 201833 (57%)
  15. 20191 (17%)
  16. 20201 (50%)
  17. 202113 (76%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mazda Mazda6 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Mazda Mazda6, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 65,100 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda6 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has the most engine complaints (33), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Mazda Mazda6?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mazda Mazda6 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.