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#BS-2004-MAZMPV-3942

2004 Mazda Mpv

Based on reports from 84 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
84
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Recalls
5
TSBs
119
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 84 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

coil in motor broke causing engine misfire

2 complaints β€’ Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

idles rough

2 complaints β€’ Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

water leaking inside causing rusting of doors

1 complaints β€’ Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

13 owners reported airbags issues β€” failures commonly reported around 51K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

12
0–30K
18
30–60K
18
60–90K
1
90–120K
4
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (18 reports) β€’ Median: 51K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags13 (15%)
Electrical11 (13%)
Engine11 (13%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine10 (12%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission7 (8%)
Fuel System4 (5%)
Electrical System:ignition3 (4%)
Structure:body:door2 (2%)

2004 Mazda Mpv: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2004 Mazda Mpv, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 51,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 51K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Mazda Mpv, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Mazda Mpv, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2004 Mazda Mpv, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

9
04
5
05
5
06
7
07
11
08
7
09
10
10
5
11
7
12
1
14
4
15
5
16
4
17
3
18
1
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Mazda Mpv. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

04V073000Mar 2004

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

04V109000Jul 2004

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 BY THE STANDARD.

04V282000Jul 2004

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

18V402000Do Not DriveJul 2018

AIR 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, 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 Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

19V781000Do Not DriveDec 2019

AIR 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. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mazda Mpv is the 2002 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2004 Mazda Mpv vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

84

Class avg

641

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 84 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2004 Mazda Mpv: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mazda Mpv?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Mazda Mpv is related to the airbags, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Mazda Mpv reliable?
The 2004 Mazda Mpv has 84 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Mazda Mpv problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Mazda Mpv have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Mazda Mpv has 5 recalls on record. At least one is a critical β€œDo Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Mpv problems start?
Based on 55 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 51,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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