2004 Mazda MPV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 20%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Mazda MPV, 20% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I had a single car accident in my 2004 Mazda MPV van with front end sustaining damage with no deployment of front or side airbags. I sustained significant head and facial trauma.”
NHTSA complaint #10100367, filed 2004-11, 14,700 miles“I went into the dealership to get my safety recalls done at the Mazda dealership on torrance but they said I needed to fill out a form and to wait for them to receive the auto parts. It has been more than 6 months since I went, I have not heard from the at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11002067, filed 2017-06“Why does recall only cover the passengers side air bag inflator? What company manufactured the drivers side air bag inflator? I would like the drivers side replaced also. I was told by service department that Mazda will not cover replacement of drivers side air bag inflator. I asked parts department if I could purchase drivers side inflator. They said that the part was discontinued. I don't feel safe driving my vehicle. What is the solution to this problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10680075, filed 2015-01“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda MPV. While the contact's wife was driving 15 MPH, she struck another vehicle on the driver's side door. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to send documentation from the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11115009, filed 2018-07, 166,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that the driver side air bag was faulty. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v773000 (air bags). However, the recall only included the passenger side air bag. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, who advised the contact that the drivers side airbag was discontinued and the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10682479, filed 2015-02, 51,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V781000Oct 31, 2019DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles…Covers: Mazda MPV 2004–2005, MAZDA6 2003–2008, MAZDASPEED6 2006–2007 +1 more
- 18V402000Jun 15, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling…Covers: Mazda MPV 2004–2006, RX-8 2004–2011, MAZDA6 2003–2008 +1 more
- 04V073000Feb 17, 2004As a result of an ncap test, certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash…Covers: Mazda MPV 2004
Related service bulletins
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- 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.
- 10118753Sep 12, 2017STOPPER PLATES FOR AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AS NEW SERVICE PARTS. When removing the connector (1) to the air bag module (2), make sure to first lift the…
- 10085405Jul 28, 2016Takata recalls general information purpose: this page was created to assist with handling takata air bag recalls. Processes: please use these process flowcharts to properly…
- 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).
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 10 | 28% |
| 2004 | 14 | 20% |
| 2003 | 10 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 16% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1998 | 5 | 26% |
| 1997 | 8 | 36% |
| 1996 | 3 | 17% |
| 1994 | 12 | 33% |
| 1993 | 5 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mazda MPV
23 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mazda MPV
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology