2004 Mazda MAZDA3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 17%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3, 17% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in a crash on I-35w just outside of downtown minneapolis. I was traveling at 60mph and hit a concrete wall. My airbags did not deploy. Unacceptable!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10499819, filed 2013-02, 53,252 miles“Involved in a head on collison on april 18 2005 air bags did not deploy have called and emails Mazda about this and they will not help me. The car was in the shop prior to the accident for the air bag lights flashing. I was traving at 25 to 30mph and the other car ( there fault ) was going about 20mph. I sufferd head, back, groin injurys. I very unhappy with the way Mazda is treating me on this!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10121123, filed 2005-05, 15,000 miles“I am very concerned about the safety of the car that I have had since 2004 Mazda 3. On sunday, I was hit by a car at about a 20 to 30 degree angle and the impact hit my passenger door. Neither one of us was going at a speed that should have had a result in the damage that occurred. When he hit us and the car came to rest, the police and towing people discovered that the engine had snapped off its' mounting. My airbags did not deploy either. He told me that both he and the towing agent had ever seen this happen before to a car with as little damage to it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319918, filed 2010-03, 96,000 miles“Was in accident hit ditch and tree head on and airbags did not deploy, causing injury to face from hitting steering wheel. Was on city street and in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10788423, filed 2015-11, 128,000 miles“Airbag/srs light coming on intermittently. Dealer says it is not covered by NHTSA campaign id number 04v468000. Diagnosis and estimate was for a driver's side seat belt pre-tensioner and an airbag module. They quoted $818.59 parts and labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10263243, filed 2009-03, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V494000Jul 1, 2021Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel…Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2004–2007
- 04V468000Sep 24, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, a crack in the air bag crash zone sensor housing can allow water to enter the sensor, causing a short circuit and illuminating…Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2004
Related service bulletins
- 10153329Jan 10, 2019This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10136784Apr 5, 2018This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10134925Feb 16, 2018The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step…
- 10213417Feb 5, 2016Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- 10110991Nov 19, 2013This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.
- 10054788Nov 19, 2013Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag deactivation (pad).
- 10052110May 20, 2013Mazda: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding importing and selling of counterfeit airbags manufactured in china and some 2004, 2010-2012 mazda3…
- 10052109May 20, 2013Mazda: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the selling and importing of counterfeit airbags manufactured in china, installing in some…
- 10051791Apr 12, 2013Mazda: information regarding the installation of counterfeit air bags, if installed by independent shop, or is oem from factory or dealer installed and to contact dealers or…
- 10021391Mar 30, 2007Airbag warning light comes on with code b1877/b1881.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 12 | 50% |
| 2021 | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 | 17 | 8% |
| 2011 | 29 | 22% |
| 2010 | 26 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 22 | 7% |
| 2007 | 36 | 16% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 24 | 25% |
| 2004 | 25 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTires
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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