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Mazda MAZDA6 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

160Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints 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.

Air Bags55 complaints

55 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V474000, 18V402000, 19V781000.

Power Train19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V582000.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 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.

04V582000Reported December 10, 2004 - 190 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 190 vehicles across all affected models.

17V474000Reported July 26, 2017 - 308,992 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 308,992 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V402000Reported June 15, 2018 - 308,591 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 308,591 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V781000Reported October 31, 2019 - 47,006 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 47,006 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

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

200411
200510
20066
20079
20086
20098
20107
201112
20128
20138
201410
201526
201624
20178
20181
20191
20201
20211
20231
20241
20261
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.