2004 Mazda MAZDA3 brakes problems
33 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 12,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 12,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
Rear brake rotor and pads experiencing excessive wear. ABS system seems to activate prematurely at the rear wheels under heavy braking in dry conditions. Rear brakes will need complete replacement at 32k miles while the fronts look to last 100k. Dealer says wear is normal, independent repair shops say not. This may be evidence of improper brake balance between front and rear which could cause safety issues either due to premature wear and parts failure or under certain braking conditions.
I am getting 13mpg on a mazda3. Company is unable or unwilling to repair. Brakes needed service at 12 and 20,000 miles. Only 20,000 miles in 4 years. Always feeling of dragging and they claim no brake or other problem.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints