2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-5 Miata years
- Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. That ranks 9th out of 11 MX-5 Miata model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 11,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 38% | 11,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 25% | 2,833 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | 700 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | 286 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The forward frame rails are severely rusted, compromising the function of the bumpers greatly increasing the likelihood of injury in the event of a front collision. Corrosion is not readily apparent, suggesting that most people are unaware that their vehicle's safety has been compromised.
The car has a intermittent problem running, it happens without warning. Last time it happened i was almost run over by a 18 wheeler. I have mentioned it to the dealer and no recall exists this problem is widespread on this model as noted by members of miat acar clubs. Because the manufacturer will…
Driving my 2004 mazdaspeed miata on the highway and the engine suddenly stalls. The problem was the fuel pump failure. I bought my car new and it has 4,400 miles on it. I had three fuel pump failures since 2004. I complained to the mazda dealer as to why this is happening but they don't have a…
Car would not accelerate. I came to a stop at a toll booth. When i went to pull away the car would hardly accelerate. Any amount of throttle would cause the car to bog out. Seems very likely a crash could occur if this problem happened at the wrong time. This is specifically a problem with the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda miata. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal after a stop, the vehicle failed to move. The dealer inspected the vehicle four times, however, they were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer refused to make any repairs. The failure mileage was 8,000…
Other Mazda MX-5 Miata years
← 2003 MX-5 Miata · 2005 MX-5 Miata →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MX-5 Miata | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 MX-5 Miata | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 MX-5 Miata | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 MX-5 Miata | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 MX-5 Miata | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 MX-5 Miata | 74 | 0 |
| 1998 MX-5 Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 MX-5 Miata | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 MX-5 Miata | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 MX-5 Miata | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, seat belts problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MX-5 Miata model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.