Model year
2004 Mazda 6
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 6 for 2004. Under the matched name MAZDA6, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 160 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 3 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints for MAZDA6 are AIR BAGS (53), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11), POWER TRAIN (10). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 174 complaints
- 2004 160 complaints
- 2005 147 complaints
- 2006 173 complaints
- 2007 156 complaints
- 2008 111 complaints
- 2009 386 complaints
- 2010 225 complaints
- 2011 135 complaints
- 2012 99 complaints
- 2013 23 complaints
- 2014 137 complaints
- 2015 60 complaints
- 2016 77 complaints
- 2017 60 complaints
- 2018 58 complaints
- 2019 6 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 17 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2004. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6 | 4 | 160 | 3 |
Recalls for MAZDA6
19V781000 · Oct 31, 2019
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.…
18V402000 · Jun 15, 2018
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia,…
17V474000 · Jul 26, 2017
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other…
04V582000 · Dec 10, 2004
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY DUE TO MISSING RETAINING PINS ON THE HOUSING.
Complaints for MAZDA6
160 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 5, injury field 15, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for MAZDA6
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE14016 | Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS | Jun 11, 2014 | Mar 2, 2015 |
| EA15001 | Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS | Feb 24, 2015 | No close date in the file |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| 6 · 2.3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 6 · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| 6 · 3L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 6 Sport Wagon · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| 6 Sport Wagon · 3L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Mazda 6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.