2004 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 2004 Mazda Mazda3 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 16.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 16.2%.
Complaints185
Crashes25
Fires4
Injuries24
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 16.2% · 30
Service brakes, hydraulic 16.2% · 30
Power train 13.0% · 24
Steering 10.3% · 19
Engine and engine cooling 9.7% · 18
Tires 4.9% · 9
Electrical system 4.3% · 8
Exterior lighting 4.3% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 24 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Mazda Mazda3 in this data, 2004 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2010 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 6 in the last three years against 7 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 55,650 miles.
In owners' own words
2004 Mazda, model Mazda3 passenger car, front wheel drive, 16,000 miles. The rear wheels continually show lots of brake dust while the front wheels are always clean. This indicates most braking is done by rear wheels contrary to expectations. Dealer ignores my complaints. Service brakes, hydraulic
I am getting 13mpg on a Mazda3. Company is unable or unwilling to repair. Brakes needed service at 12 and 20,000 miles. Only 20,000 miles in 4 years. Always feeling of dragging and they claim no brake or other problem. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 1 miles
There is an excessive amount of brake dust and rotor wear on my rear brakes. The front brakes have almost no dust at all. This started right after the car was purchased, it only has 2700 miles on it now. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 2,700 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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