Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V781000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V402000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V474000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E011000 AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V582000 MAZDA/REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKING PINS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 55 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Structure 15 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 10 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 160 complaints, owners report 15 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Mazda Mazda6 suffers from recurring airbag recall issues, which significantly impact its safety rating. Common complaints involve the power train and electrical system, hinting at reliability concerns. Owners often face issues with airbag inflators, potentially leading to costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | Varies | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| Power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$700 | common |
| Engine cooling system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$550 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replaced every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 4 years
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Routine battery check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Strange engine noises
- Delayed gear shifting
- Electrical malfunctions
- Overheating or coolant leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.