2004 Mazda MAZDA3 air bags problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not…”
filed Oct 28, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda 3. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the front passenger seat main module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted, but…”
filed May 8, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover…Campaign 21V494000 · Jul 1, 2021
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE AIR BAG CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING CAN ALLOW…Campaign 04V468000 · Sep 24, 2004
Air Bags problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 12 | 52% |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 4 | 8% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 17 | 8% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 29 | 22% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 26 | 4% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.