MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mazda MPV

● Typical for this model
2004 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:27.107Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
71
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2004 71 2005: 36 complaints 2006: 12 complaints
1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2004 71 2005: 36 complaints 2006: 12 complaints
1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1990 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2002 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004 71 2005: 36 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2006

2004: 71 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198922
199049
199167
199262
199351
199439
199519
199618
199722
199819
19992
2000149
200170
2002124
2003113
200471
200536
200612

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

32% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

Show complaint excerpts

The engine coils have failed 4 times since we have owned the vehicle. Last night while traveling on the interstate in the rain, key words, in the rain it started again. I am sure at least one if not two coils went this time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-05

My radiator fan constantly runs intermittently but with increasing lengths of time, regardless of the weather (Hot, cold.) the engine does not overheat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-20

2004 Mazda MPV with only 400 miles on it is starting to develop a sulfur smell coming from tail pipe area. This has been a issue in the past with the MPV. Is there a fix. I have not contacted dealer as of yet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-20

Air bags

20% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-31

I had a single car accident in my 2004 Mazda MPV van with front end sustaining damage with no deployment of front or side airbags. I sustained significant head and facial trauma.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-22

Electrical system

20% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The mini van caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-24

Power train

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Structure

6% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing door.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2004-03-05Air bags04V073000 As a result of an ncap test, certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection." The front passenger seat air bag…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the front passenger seat air bag system. The recall bagan March 5, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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    2004-07-16Equipment04V282000 The tire inflation pressure indicated on the vehicle certification label is not correct. The labels show the maximum tire pressure as 240 kpa/32 psi when it should be shown as 240 kpa/35 psi. As a…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected label that they can apply to their vehicle, or they can have a dealer install the label, if desired. The recall began on July 16, 2004. Owners should…

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    2004-07-22Equipment04V109000 Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection." Some of these vehicles were produced with air bag warning labels…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with air bag caution labels and installation instructions which were mailed on July 22, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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  4. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  6. R
    2018-07-06Air bags18V402000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018.

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  7. R
    2019-12-03Air bags19V781000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019.

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  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V073000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V282000 · Equipment
  • Recall 04V109000 · Equipment
  • Recall 18V402000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V781000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Mazda MPV reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Mazda MPV is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mazda MPV?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mazda MPV have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.