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Mazda MAZDA3 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

145Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
29Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags30 complaints

30 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V468000, 21V494000.

Power Train24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V468000Reported September 24, 2004 - 42,000 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 42,000 vehicles across all affected models.

21V494000Reported July 1, 2021 - 260,915 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 260,915 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200429
200512
200611
20077
200813
20098
201015
201111
20124
20137
20145
201510
20162
20174
20192
20201
20211
20232
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.