2004 Ford Freestar vs 2004 Mazda MPV
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Freestar | 2004 Mazda MPV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,227 | 71 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 121 |
| Investigations | 8 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,000 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestar | Mazda MPV |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 851 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 118 | 13 |
| Structure | 94 | 4 |
| Seats | 86 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 23 |
| Engine | 69 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 144 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 101 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 93 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 41 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 32 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 28 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 16 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 12 | 0 |
2004 Ford Freestar
2004 Mazda MPV
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.