2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 9% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,900 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On august 15, 2012 I stopped off at a gas station went to open driver side door and the door would not open from inside or outside handle. I then had to escape by climbing over the console to exit the passenger side door, good thing I'm a small girl and not a big guy trying to climb out. I have been without a door handle on my car for approximately 6 months, having to climb thru the window or passenger door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500850, filed 2013-02, 115,000 miles“While traveling on interstate at 70 MPH, a piece of chrome plated trim from the top of the grill (roughly 3 x 24 ) flew off striking the front windshield on the driver's side directly in front of my face (the dealer provided Mazda part number for the trim is gk2a50710c). The piece either exploded on impact or was deflected and there was no damage to the windshield but I feel that an issue like this should never happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460801, filed 2012-06, 95,000 miles“I have a 2004 Mazda 6 when I parked and tried to exit the car the driver door would not open. It seems the door lock had something wrong with it and the door will not open from the inside out outside! I tried to unlock the door with the power locks as well as manually. Even trying to muscle the lock open it did not work! This is a safety issue as if I had to exit the car quickly I would have to climb over the center console and exit through the passenger door. I have read that this has been a problem on other Mazda 6. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489207, filed 2012-12, 211,000 miles“Driver side door would not open from outside with key or inside with latch. I've been using the key to open the doors for the past year because both remotes stopped working. All doors unlocked but the driver side. It looked like the driver latch was not moving to the fully open position. I lowered the window and tried to move the interior latch manually but it would not move. I entered the door from the passenger side in order to drive. I checked today and there are currently no recalls on my vehicle. I called the dealership and they quoted $280 for a replacement part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512187, filed 2013-05, 160,000 miles“2004 Mazda 6 with corrosion around the rear passenger side wheel well. Reported to Mazda north america operation on november 2. Was referred to dealer, kerry Mazda florence, ky for assessment of vehicle. Photos were taken of corrosion on november 5 at the dealer auto service center. Was told I will hear from Mazda north america operation regarding any follow up and not from the dealer. The service center manager also told me that Mazda north america operations is responsible for any repairs not the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10295116, filed 2009-12, 49,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007022Aug 15, 2024Some 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…
- 10243569Sep 13, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10240496Jul 6, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10225724Oct 17, 2022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10208567Feb 10, 2022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10213399Feb 26, 2016Brake noise, judder and dragging diagnosis and servicing
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 | 30 | 22% |
| 2010 | 60 | 27% |
| 2009 | 123 | 32% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 9% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 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 complaintsOther or unknown
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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