CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (30 reports).
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls
Steering Wheel Emblem May Shatter in Airbag Deployment
The plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag module cover may shatter when the airbag deploys, sending plastic fragments into the vehicle.
Most common 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 problems
Problem areas named in the 145 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 |
| Power Train | 24 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Tires | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Equipment | 5 |
What owners report
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. The relay is tied to lighting that includes the interior lights, exterior front parking lights, exterior rear tail lights, and the license plate light and is controlled by the left turn signal stalk (rotating switch). Based on my experience and many others (on the Mazda 3 forums), this relay has the tendency to fail and cause all of these lights tied to this relay to intermittently or permanently be disabled. There is no warning for this; the driver will only notice when driving at night that the interior illumination of the dashboard g
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. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, a loud explosion was heard. The contact's wife alerted him that the rear driver's side tire had blown out. The contact's vehicle was then rear-ended by another vehicle, causing his vehicle to turn 360 degrees. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured, but his wife suffered from neck pain. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's workplace and was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. A body shop repaired the vehicle. Th
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 Schwab- the driver cvc axle vibrates so bad from the boot being torn and having no lubrication- these axles power the vehicle forward and if not maintained can snap and cause damage- the wipers no longer work correctly- the tires are 2017 and old and weather cracked- potential to separate while driving or blow out on the heated pavement. upon inspection also found that the front shocks are blown out and bouncing in the mounts under the hood- causing the tires to not have the correct
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V468000 (Air Bags). The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
THE CAR RAN GREAT FOR THE END OF 2019. I BOUGHT IT USED AT 145,000 MILES. THEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. NOW ITS STUCK IN LIMP MODE.
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 questions
Does the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3: Steering Wheel Emblem May Shatter in Airbag Deployment; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3?
Based on 145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (30), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (30), Power Train (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.