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2004 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2005 Mazda MAZDA6

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2004 Mazda MAZDA62005 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA complaints159147
Recall campaigns43
Service bulletins (TSBs)219193
Investigations33
Crash reports1112
Fire reports55
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage70,439 mi59,107 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMazda MAZDA6Mazda MAZDA6
Air Bags5476
Power Train1919
Electrical System1313
Engine and Engine Cooling1111
Structure155
Exterior Lighting77
Vehicle Speed Control77
Service Brakes, Hydraulic83

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling127

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.