2004 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Mazda Mazda3.
Worst 2004 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
AIR BAGS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 17 | 1 | — | 93,386 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 7 | — | 96,281 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 48,985 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 8 | — | — | 10,750 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 8 | — | — | 12,400 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 7 | 3 | — | 31,294 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 92,396 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 58,671 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 134,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | 1 | 55,908 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 1 | — | 48,670 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 2 | — | 76,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 2 | — | 80,200 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | 56,175 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | 85,674 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 650 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 12,928 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | 15,713 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 57,882 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | 19,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 37,600 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 52,725 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 115,500 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | 2 | — | 77,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 49,750 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | 250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 21,400 mi |
Recalls for 2004 Mazda Mazda3
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~260,915 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
Other Mazda Mazda3 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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