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Mazda MPV Electrical problems by year

88 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MPV's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20061000
20054000
200415000
200316000
20029000
20018110
200011000
19983001
19971001
19960001
19952001
19940001
19937001
19924001
19913001
19903001
19891001

Electrical recalls

Latest MPV electrical complaints

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
2001 Mazda MPVTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

When I initially bought this vehicle it had been through previous owners and I have been trying to fix things but am a single mother of three and I just can afford much but I happen to put the yr make and model into the google one day and notice of recalls and as I read the same as whats I had already noticed had already happened and I figured I could live with it but I woke up one morning got in it and boom driving for ten minutes and boom all of a sudden I have no gears and then I get 1st and nothing else then...

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eventually no reverse , so after almost getting stuck in the cold streets with a baby and my friend, I barely made it home I wanna know why such a nice vehicle is so fuct!!! And why did I get a bunk deal. Like I thought this was my break finally I wont have to worry so much about a vehicle just the other stuff, but to my dismay........... Here we are?????? And if you happen to contact me I can then explain in detail the destruction of this vehicle

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11151384
2005 Mazda MPVElectrical systemAirbagsLightsEngine & cooling

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated that there was a random failure and various warning indicators flashed, including the service engine and air bag warning indicators. In addition, the interior lighting failed to function. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v354000 (air bags) several months ago and was unable to schedule a repair with a dealer within a reasonable time frame. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Interior lighting · EngineNHTSA 10960427
2001 Mazda MPVElectrical systemLights

Headlight malfunction mazda mpv 2001 while driving my mpv on city streets & freeways, the low beams flicker, or turn off, and the high beam indicator illuminates on dash board. However the high beams do work. When this occurs it persists both when stationary or in motion. The low beams will intermittently and momentarily turn on, later the "high beam" indicator will illuminate that the low beams off again. No reason. I cannot drive at dusk or at night due to the issue of never knowing if the low beams will work...

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or not! If I drive with high beams all other motorists are honking or bothered. I have had the bulbs checked and replaced as well as the fuses, all check out good. An electrical specialist advised that I call mazda and enter complaint due to safety issues, because he cannot trace any faulty wiring. Troubleshooting this has been very costly. They had to review the schematic of the switches on the steering column as well as connections to headlights - no anomalies found. Mazda has responded to my request for assistance.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10926325
1998 Mazda MPVElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the hey failed to turn in the ignition switch intermittently. The contact stated that the failure was getting progressively worst. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system) and the parts were not available for months and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10861969
1993 Mazda MPVElectrical system

I received a letter of recall 8715j ignition switch may overheat. I called the number given (800-222-5500 option #6) and spoke with brianna on jan. 6, 2016 At 11:30 a.M. I explained that my car is old (1993) and has some problems. I am in poor condition, as well. My closest mazda dealer is over 80 miles away over the mountains. My car cannot make it there for service. She told me should would try to arrange towing and would email me a reference number. As of february 12, 2016, I have still received nothing.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10825911
1997 Mazda MPVElectrical systemEngine & coolingFire

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mazda mpv. While the vehicle was parked at a car wash, smoke fumes appeared from the hood of the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that heavy fumes of smoke were seen coming from the hood of the vehicle before it stalled after the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer could not be reached. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10824291
1998 Mazda MPVElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mpv. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch started to emit smoke and the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10822861
1993 Mazda MPVElectrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving, there was a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system) was received in january of 2016. After contacting the dealer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10821421
1998 Mazda MPVElectrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the ignition began to smoke. No fire report was filed. There was no visible flames. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10818944
1995 Mazda MPVElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10817670
2003 Mazda MPVElectrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Every time this mazda mpv gets a little wet it will not go over 40 mph. I have contacted the dealership with no return phone call or email. The coils allow moisture to get in which will cause the vehicle to think it is overheating and will not go no matter what you do. I was on the highway when this happened in jacksonville during rush hour and being stuck in the middle of no where because of a faulty coil that the dealership does not want to take responsibility for, is beyond frustrating. I have kids that have...

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been in the vehicle other times when this has happened and we had to sit in the van or go to gas stations and wait until it was somewhat derivable again. I have read forum after forum and there seems to be a lot of people having this issue with their mpv, ranging from 1993-2006 models. Something needs to be done with this before someone gets hurt. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 10586423
2006 Mazda MPVElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

The electric window control for the 2006 mazda mpv failed to lower the drivers side window when engaged. When the other window controls were engaged, the control panel on the drivers side door began to make a whining noise and smoke. We reported it to the mazda dealer who told us that they have seen this problem quite a bit, but it is not on any recall and would cost almost $1,000 to fix. We took the fuse out that controlled the windows and have not had it fixed yet. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 10505924
2005 Mazda MPVElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

The idle air control valve on these vans is seriously flawed and is prone to failure which stalls the engine and puts occupants in peril at high rates of speed without power braking or steering. Once stalled, the engine can often fail to restart, leaving the driver unprepared and paralyzed to react. Background - approximately six months after purchasing our van used (2-3 yrs old / 30k miles), we began to experience significant issues with the vehicle stalling randomly after 6 months of owning. Unfortunately,...

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the engine stalling was not a result of not maintaining an idle well on a regular basis. It was random and often followed by the engine running extremely rough, once the driver was able to restart (but then would go away completely undetected). I cannot stress how unpredictable the engine was over the year we experienced this intermittent stalling. Every 1-3 weeks it would stall and sometimes we'd be stranded 1-30 minutes before starting and running normally (no check engine light after engine sat and restarted. Light would come on when problems started and would cycle off once engine ran and computer checked sensors. Why the contact to the nhtsa? Real issue I have with here is that the van would randomly fail to idle and stall the motor when at freeway speeds over the year (6/2009 - 6/2010) this went unidentified. As a primary means of transportation in our household for four children (as most vans are), my wife refused to drive the vehicle starting in beginning of 2010 because of her experiences and subsequent fears after many close calls in which she couldn't steer or brake in a safe or reliable manner. The driver must shift to neutral (while at 70+ mph), and attempt to turn the engine over, to gain control again. Take action on this as it is far too common and dangerous to ignore. Mazda must be held accountable for the safe operation of these vehicles. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10498330
2003 Mazda MPVElectrical systemEquipment & accessoriesEngine & cooling

While driving vehicle on highway at 60mph in traffic vehicle shut off. Mazda mechanic told me coil on number one cylinder was bad. This had been replaced just a year or so ago but apparently was bad again. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Equipment adaptive / mobility · EngineNHTSA 10491576

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