2004 Mazda MAZDA6 engine problems
17 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2004, 5speed mazda6 catches fire and burns to a crisp. Getting onto a highway a loud "pop" was heard then there was smoke-popped the hood alot more smoke checked under the car for leaks saw orange glow-10 seconds later the car was up in flames.
Engine is throwing a rod, needs new engine, no check engine light or other warning lights present to alert to impending failure.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
- Air bags 55 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints