We have classified the 2 complaints from 2007 Mazda Mazda5 about AIR BAGS into the following categories.
The air bag light would start flashing and then disappear, but only to begin flashing again when the vehicle was in gear. there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the vehicle but the flashing of the air bag light is distracting and is becoming a nuisance. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda mazda5. while parked, the contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. the technician stated that the front driver's side air bag would have to be replaced. approximately three weeks after the air bag warning light illuminated, the engine warning light illuminated. the contact had not experienced a failure. the warning lights illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mazda 5. while driving 40-45 mph, the contact crashed into the front and rear passenger side of another vehicle. the contact stated that the airbags did not deploy. there was extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle. the hood folded, and the vehicle had to be towed. the contact sustained jammed tendons in her left hand, and experienced whiplash. the front seat passenger suffered an injured left knee. a police report is available. the current and failure mileages were 8,077. updated 02-12-08 bf * state of washington police report. updated 02/12/08 *tr