2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,864miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,864 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“May 25, 2010 re: failure of traction control module: I have a 2004 Mazda 6 wagon that I bought new in the spring of 2005 from the dealer. It is the spring of 2010, therefore it has been 5 years. The mileage is 32864. The ABS (anti- lock braking system) light, the tcs (traction control system) light, the brake light, and a picture of a car skidding light, all came on together. The manual said if they come on together to drive slowly and carefully to the dealer, so I did to the same dealer that I bought it from and where it has been serviced continuously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10332238, filed 2010-05, 32,864 miles“Takata recall I parked my car when I got off work. The next day I went to crank my car it would turn over but it wouldn't start, so I took it to a mechanic and he said my computer was out. The vehicle was stationary in my yard”
NHTSA complaint #11053597, filed 2017-12“I sold this MAZDA6 to an auto dealer (shortline auto group, aurora, co) in november 2015. I have since received several recall notices regarding the car from Mazda north american operations. Each time, I have sent back the enclosed information change card, telling Mazda that I sold the car, and giving them the name and address of the buyer. Yet Mazda continues to send me the recall notices. This makes me worry that they are not updating their owner databases with the info from returned information change cards (something they obviously should be doing).”
NHTSA complaint #10938990, filed 2017-01“Repeated throttle body issues, car while driving will drop to a crawl with erratic revving. Did this in the middle of the express way, nearly causing an accident, had to be towed away. Will not start do to revving loop caused by throttle body. Multiple TSB have been issued for this problem, so it seems the throttle body issues plague many customers.”
NHTSA complaint #11161141, filed 2018-12Related service bulletins
- 11037013Aug 20, 2026Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid. It has been unpublished and superseded by the Field Quality Information Report…
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This 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…
- 11026904Dec 10, 2025A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the…
- 11022742Aug 22, 2025Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's…
- 11022727Aug 14, 2025When replacing the SiriusXM satellite radio unit, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the new/replacement SAT Radio ID as soon as possible to…
- 11020039Jun 19, 2025Some customers may complain about a noisy HVAC blower motor or odor after a cabin air filter replacement. Foreign debris on the blower motor after servicing the cabin air filter…
- 11017699Apr 25, 2025A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the…
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 11005671Jul 29, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 11003398Jun 7, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2019 | 2 | 33% |
| 2018 | 10 | 17% |
| 2017 | 24 | 40% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 12% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 | 20 | 20% |
| 2011 | 22 | 16% |
| 2010 | 33 | 15% |
| 2009 | 59 | 15% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology