2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,100 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.
“Obscured rear vision on sportwagons. Replacements for original replaceable rear blade carrier do not correctly fit the original wiper arm assembly (mounted to the rear window). Both recently supplied Mazda(!) and aftermarket blade carriers have a new tab that interferes with the wiper arm assembly, preventing pressure being fully applied to the tips of the rubber blade. Consequently, only a small, central portion of the rear window is wiped clear of rain, snow or mud. That is hazardous.”
NHTSA complaint #10650800, filed 2014-10, 34,000 miles“Dt: air conditioner will fog up the windshield. It blows through the defroster and it blows moisture on the windshield. This happens mostly in the morning and evening and when it rains. Dealer and manufacturer said there was nothing they could do. The material on the seats was coming a apart, the door handles were inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10133171, filed 2005-09, 400 miles“Rear windshield defroster system shorted out causing the rear windshield to shatter. The rear seat was occupied at the time of the incident. The rear windshield was tinted, so the tint prevented the glass from entering the cabin of the vehicle. There were no injuries. E dealership replaced the windshield, but was unable to reconnect the rear defroster system.”
NHTSA complaint #10071964, filed 2004-06, 2,700 miles“Problem #1 high ambient air temperature (80+) and medium to high humidity (50%+), when air conditioner is in manual mode, vent flow is set to front forward only or front forward plus bottom and temperature is set between 70-73 with a fan speed set between any of 1, 2, or 3 bars a 1-3 inch band of fogging occurs on the exterior of the windshield along the bottom across most of the windshield. This creats a visibility problem in that the vision of the windshield is reduced since this is almost in the direct line of vision when you are in the drivers seat and driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134624, filed 2005-08, 1,500 miles“Driving down the road, and the sunroof exploded. Nothing hit the sunroof. Heard a cracking sound and did not know where it was coming from. Moved the sunroof cover and the glass was shattered. Shattered glass started to fall inside the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10587778, filed 2014-05Related service bulletins
- 11035599Jul 29, 2026This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative…
- 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.
- 10198691Jun 7, 2021Some 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.
- 10198574Jun 1, 2021Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with…
- 10060877Nov 30, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10016684Jan 18, 2005Fogging on lower exterior of windshield.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 12% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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