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1989-2006 · 18 model years

Mazda MPV Problems by year

Owners have filed 989 complaints about the Mazda MPV across 18 model years, and it has 22 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (149), while 1996, 1999, 2006 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age2000149 complaints · 5 recallsSee the 2000
Complaints
989
Recalls
22
Crashes
119
Fires
26
Injuries
140
Deaths
0

MPV complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200612220AirbagsA
200542350Engine & coolingC
200496581Engine & coolingD
20031144122Transmission & drivetrainF
2002125445Transmission & drivetrainF
2001713102Engine & coolingD
20001495123Body, doors & structureF
19992010BrakesA
199819143AirbagsB
199724193AirbagsC
199621120AirbagsA
199524140Engine & coolingB
1994391120AirbagsC
199351173Transmission & drivetrainC
199261180Engine & coolingD
199167351BrakesC
1990493103Transmission & drivetrainC
198923540Seats & seat beltsB

Most common MPV problems

Mazda MPV recalls 22

Equipment: labels

02V07800014,000 vehicles affected

Certain mini vans fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." An incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr) was indicated on the certification...

Latest MPV complaints

2005 Mazda MPVBrakesCrash

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MPV. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. As a result of the failure, the contact crashed into a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle. The driver's side air bag deployed; however, the passenger's side air bag did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the...

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dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V781000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the VIN was included; however, the vehicle had previously been repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 251,000.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11565797
1993 Mazda MPVElectrical system

1993 Mazda mvp. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made related to a safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer did not properly complete safety recall 15v-674. The consumer stated the dealer rebuilt the ignition switch instead of replacing it with a new one. The dealer caused damage to the radio, starter, alternator, battery and ignition. The consumer requested for the ignition switch to be replaced.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11468291
2005 Mazda MPVAirbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MPV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V404000 (Air Bags) however, the nearest dealer location was nearly 5 hours away. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and attempted to send a mechanic from the dealer to the residence for the recall repair however, the dealer declined. The contact was then referred to a Subaru dealer for assistance; however, the manufacturer failed to send the part to the dealer. The contact had gone back and forth...

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with the manufacturer and other dealers but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11465505
2004 Mazda MPVOther & unknown

2004 Mazda mpv. Consumer writes asking to be removed from recall list because they no longer own the vehicle.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11433760
2000 Mazda MPVBrakesEngine & cooling

Nhtsa 01v382000 manufacturer campaign # 0520a 12/20/2001 remedy available dx brake lines and valves. As vehicle is in operation front suspension shakes very bad about 35mph to 50mph does not feel safe to drive on hwy.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11394681
2003 Mazda MPVTransmission & drivetrain

My 2003 mazda mpv has a horrible transmission shifting problem. Took it to dealer and they said it's the transmission control module. They charged me 1,500 dollars to install new and and reflash it and the transmission still doesn't shift properly.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11173211

Questions about the Mazda MPV

Which Mazda MPV years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (149), 2002 (125), 2003 (114). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2000 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Mazda MPV years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1999, 2006, 1996 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other MPV years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Mazda MPV problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (222), transmission & drivetrain (206), airbags (107) most often.

How many recalls does the Mazda MPV have?

NHTSA lists 22 recalls across all Mazda MPV model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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