Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Mazda MPV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Mazda MPV has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 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 #04V282000 MAZDA/FMVSS 120 TIRE INFLATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V109000 MAZDA/FMVSS 208/LABELING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V073000 MAZDA/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 23 complaints
- Air Bags 14 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
Of the 71 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 71 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Mazda MPV has below-average reliability due to recurring airbag issues and engine and electrical system problems. Frequent recalls about airbag assemblies highlight safety concerns, while owner complaints reveal common engine and electrical system failures demanding attention. These aspects contribute to higher repair costs over the vehicle's lifespan.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical System | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
| Airbags | 0–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Power Train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unusual engine noises
- Delayed gear shifts
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Mazda MPV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.