2002 Mazda MPV Body problems

The liftgate damper pivot bolt broke, causing the liftgate to fall on my head. It only fell a couple of inches because of my height. I see there is a recall in canada for this exact same issue. I called mazda - they stated my car was not covered by the recall. I saved the old part. I replaced the 2 dampers and bolts - about 160.00 In parts. Below is the canadian recall no: 2905l, date : 04/2005, model: mazda mpv 2000-2004. Subject: liftgate stay dampers and stud bolt replacement. Summary: note:...

When raising the rear lift gate door, one of the bolts that secures the lifting piston to the van broke and the lift gate fell. The person lifting the door was able to get out of the way so no one was injured. I contacted my mazda dealer to report it to mazda but the service manager talked me into letting them replace both pistons no charge. The bolt that broke was rusted and so was the other one. I think they should inspect all vehicles and replace them. *Jb

Left (behind driver) rear auto-sliding door will not shut. Electric door feature must be disabled & door must be shut and re-opened manually. If not able to duplicate problem for mazda repairperson, they would not perform service; but problem was sporadic & could not be predicted. Finally the problem persisted & lower door switch was replaced. One year later, problem is occurring again. Door terminals were cleaned b/c contacts were not making good connections. *Ak

Consumer called complaining about electrical door problems. Consumer was putting her child in vehicle and her wrist hit the electronic system that caused the door to close partially, and it gave her an electrical shock which bruised her wrist. Dealer was contacted, and mechanic at dealer told her that it was normal ,that he always gets a shock when using any type of metal tools. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.*Ak

While exiting the vehicle, consumer's stainless steel wristwatch touched the three prongs that protruded from the door opening at the point where the automatic side doors close. Consumer was electrocuted and later realized her wrist had burned. Consumer is concerned that a small child with metal in their hand or an aged person with a heart condition might find themselves injured in the same way. Dealership was notified of incident. *Tt