2004 Mazda MAZDA3 power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Clutch slipping, high rpms, not red lining. Transmission exploded causing engine fire and burning motor and electrical components.”
filed Jun 1, 2015
“I have car jm1bk12f64[xxxx], mazda 3, 2004, 2.0l. I have a problem with the axle shaft of my car. I need to know if this car has recalls or warranty. I bought the car used in dealer of puerto rico but it was an import from the usa. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…”
filed Sep 26, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
Power Train problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 3 | 6% |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 9 | 9% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 18 | 15% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 40 | 18% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 12 | 9% |
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.