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2004 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 1, 202121V494000 | Air bags: frontalPlastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V494000
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| Apr 2, 200909E011000 | EquipmentTHIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E011000
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| Sep 24, 200404V468000 | Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactiveIF THIS PROBLEM EXISTS, THE AIR WILL NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES, INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT… DetailsHide details for campaign 04V468000
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Owner complaints by component170
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 29 | 17 |
| Air bags | 28 | 16 |
| Power train | 27 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 15 |
| Hydraulic | 25 | 15 |
| Steering | 20 | 12 |
| Tires | 10 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 5 |
| Structure | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 5 |
| Equipment | 7 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 4 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Exterior lighting
“This model car has a fuse box under the glove box known as a "passenger junction box" that has a faulty or defective relay soldered onto the circuit board.”
- Tires
“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda 3 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Ventus S1 Noble2, Tire Size: 205/50/R17, DOT Number: N/A.”
- Suspension
“There has been no accident- the vehicle is my mother in laws vehicle- my concern is while at work she has at times loaded our daughter into the vehicle- I inspected the vehicle one day while as an employee of Les…”
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2004 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Mazda Mazda3. The most recent, 21V494000 (reported July 1, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2004 Mazda Mazda3 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Mazda Mazda3?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 170 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Mazda Mazda3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.
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