CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 5 fires, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (55 reports).
2004 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury
The front passenger airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can explode during a crash that deploys the airbag.
Driver's airbag inflator may rupture in a crash
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can be affected by moisture and manufacturing variation, which over time could cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
Problem areas named in the 160 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 55 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
What owners report
Have contacted Sport Durst Mazda in [XXX] about recall on air bags. Told me I had to drive vehicle to their shop. Told them the letter said Do Not Drive. They said they'd do the recall if I bring it to them. I live in [XXX]. I don't understand why I can not get repair done unless I drive my 2004 Mazda 6 station wagon with over 300 thousand miles on it to them. What do I need to do. This is my only vehicle since my 2017 Hyundai sonata was stolen and motor locked up with only 70 thousand miles on it 7-28-2025 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Very hard shifts from 1st to 3rd gear it's a automatic transmission it's getting worse it will do it at random times and it's getting to the point I'm scared to drive the car. mazda should listen to everyone else's problems with the same transmission it's ridiculous
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driverâs and passengerâs side headlights were inoperable and failed to illuminate as needed. The contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the electrical wires had shorted out due defective wire coating. The mechanic attempted to fix the failure by covering the electrical wires, but the failure persisted. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.
WE NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE. IT WAS SOLD AT AUCTION ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. PLEASE STOP SENDING ME THESE REAL NOTICES. VIN IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 3,000 FROM THE OWNER HAD IT FOR 2 MONTHS, GOT OIL AND ALL FLUIDS CHANGED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE A BLOCK AWAY IT TOTALLY DIED ON ME AND NOW IT WONT START AT ALL. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY ABOTHER ONE. OR EVEN REPAIR IT.
2004 Mazda MAZDA6 questions
Does the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury; Driver's airbag inflator may rupture in a crash; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6?
Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (55), Power Train (19), Structure (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 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.