2004 Mazda MPV Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2004 Mazda MPV has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (23 reports).

5Recalls
71Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Mazda MPV recalls

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury

Recall 19V781Oct 31, 201947,006 vehicles affected

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

Recall 18V402Jun 15, 2018308,591 vehicles affected

The front passenger airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can explode during a crash that deploys the airbag.

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 04V282Jun 10, 200420,000 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 04V109Mar 9, 2004350 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 04V073Feb 17, 200415,800 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Mazda MPV problems

Problem areas named in the 71 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling23
Air Bags14
Electrical System14
Power Train8
Structure4
Tires3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Suspension3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Fuel/Propulsion System2

What owners report

2021-09-21, Unknown Or Other
2004 MAZDA MPV. CONSUMER WRITES ASKING TO BE REMOVED FROM RECALL LIST BECAUSE THEY NO LONGER OWN THE VEHICLE.
2018-12-06, Unknown Or Other
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORROSION; FRAME DAMAGED; CAR DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. WHEEL ALIGNMENT COST ME $72.64 AND FRAME REPAIR COST $693.36. THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP FOR 4 DAYS. MENTAL ANGUISH. MAZDA DEALER DECLINED REPAIRS. MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE DECLINED TO PAY. NOW THEY ARE ADMITTING THAT PROBLEM ON MAZDA 6 VEHICLES. IT'S AN OLD PROBLEM PROBABLY RELATED TO METALLURGY OR IMPROPER PAINT PROTECTION.
2018-10-19, Suspension
SUSPENSION SUBFRAME RUSTED AND CRACKED.
2018-07-31, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MPV. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 15 MPH, SHE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO SEND DOCUMENTATION FROM THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 166,000.
2017-06-28, Air Bags
I WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET MY SAFETY RECALLS DONE AT THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP ON TORRANCE BUT THEY SAID I NEEDED TO FILL OUT A FORM AND TO WAIT FOR THEM TO RECEIVE THE AUTO PARTS. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 6 MONTHS SINCE I WENT, I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE AT ALL.

2004 Mazda MPV questions

Does the 2004 Mazda MPV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2004 Mazda MPV: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mazda MPV?

Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (23), Air Bags (14), Electrical System (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mazda MPV 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.

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