2004 Mazda Mazda3 engine problems
The 2004 Mazda Mazda3 has 22 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
22
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“CLUTCH SLIPPING, HIGH RPMS, NOT RED LINING. TRANSMISSION EXPLODED CAUSING ENGINE FIRE AND BURNING MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2004 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2004 Mazda Mazda3 engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.