2004 Mazda Mpv: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2004 Mazda Mpv: 5 recalls, 71 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #04V073000 · 2004 · 15,800 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 was not correctly wiring.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the air bag will not provide adequate protection.
The fix: 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #04V109000 · 2004 · 350 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 intended for the canadian market. Thus, the labels contain warnings in both english and french. As a result, the area of the english warning is only 16 square centimeters, as opposed to the 30 square centimeters required…
Why it matters:
The fix: 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #04V282000 · 2004 · 20,000 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 result of this error, the load ratios for the 205/65r15 94h and the 215/60r16 95h tires exceed the levels permitted by fmvss 120.
Why it matters: If the tire is operated in an under-inflated condition, the load carrying capacity of the vehicle May be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V402000 · 2018 · 308,591 vehicles
What's wrong: Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 mpv vehicles in alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, delaware, the district of columbia, florida, georgia, hawaii, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, louisiana, maryland, mississippi, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, south carolina, tennessee, texas, virginia, west virginia, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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. Mailing to the affected rx-8 owners began July 6, 2019.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V781000 · 2019 · 47,006 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators May explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine & cooling (23): the most common themes are warning light on (6), stalls / loses power (6).
- Airbags (14): the most common themes are deploys unexpectedly / inflator (2).
- Electrical (13): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), warning light on (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (8): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3), hard / delayed shifting (3), warning light on (2).
The 2004 Mazda Mpv has 71 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 17 Mpv model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 54). Complaints peaked in 2008 (9 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 55,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2003 (113 complaints, 4 recalls), 2005 (36 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2004 Mazda Mpv have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2004 Mazda Mpv. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2004 Mazda Mpv problems?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (23), airbags (14), electrical (13).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Mazda Mpv get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2004 Mazda Mpv repair manual?
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