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Mazda MPV Engine problems by year

222 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MPV's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20062000
200512000
200436210
200327010
200225100
200115000
200025051
19982000
19976000
19963010
19956000
199410000
199313000
199218020
199114000
19906000
19892000

Engine recalls

Latest MPV engine complaints

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 MPVEngine & cooling

It stalls with no apparent reason while driving on city streets

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11110662
2006 Mazda MPVDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

My vehicle has les than 84,000 miles on it and all of a sudden the check engine light came on while I was driving and a technician later told me that there is a problem in the spark plug system. I also had a windshield wiper pop off while in use going down the highway.

Filed Incident Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11089778
2005 Mazda MPVEngine & cooling

Engine stalls or shut down completely when auto moves from high speed to low speed. Mazda 6 w/ 3.0 Liter engine, which is the same engine as this unit, has a similar issue - see here: http://www.6Crew.Com/files/tsb/01-016-06-2135.Pdf this is happening persistently for the last 2 years.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11052832
2006 Mazda MPVEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda mpv. While driving various speeds, idling, or driving uphill, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from engine cylinder number six. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the sierra mazda dealer in birmingham, al. The contact was informed that there was no open recall on the vehicle. The contact notified the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10994929
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
2003 Mazda MPVSuspensionEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring due to a coil spring fracture that randomly occurred several times. The contact stated that the previous owner had to replace four coil springs that prematurely fractured. The contact later owned the vehicle in mid april 2015 and also had to replace two coil springs that fractured prematurely. The dealer also replaced a gasket cover. In addition, the dealer diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced due to the...

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failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no permanent solution. Tha manufacturer indicated that the catalytic converter was on back order so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Incident Suspension · EngineNHTSA 10852176
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 MPVEngine & coolingFire

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 55 mph, the engine caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10820229
2002 Mazda MPVEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda mpv. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle would also not accelerate properly and shook while idling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine coil pack failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10713299
2005 Mazda MPVEngine & cooling

Vehicle is manifesting rough idle when turned-on with check engine light on and/or flashing. Engine and vehicle is jerking intermittently when driving at any speed. The vehicle was repaired last year through dealership but this kept happening for the third time within a year. Dealership indicated engine misfiring due to burnt engine coil. If this keeps happening even after being repaired for several times within a year, something is terribly wrong with mazda engineering. This is a tremendous safety issue specially for my family and other motorists, and this type of vehicle should be subject for recall. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10593322
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
2002 Mazda MPVEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10583487
2004 Mazda MPVEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mpv. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. Immediately after the failure occurred all of the warning indicator lights illuminated on the contacts instrument panel. Both the manufacturer and dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available. Rk

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10578524
2003 Mazda MPVEngine & cooling

2003 Mazda mpv. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service from dealership and vehicle company. *Smd the consumer stated his vehicle did not pass a safety inspection, due to a faulty catalytic converter, despite spending over $3,000 to correct the problem.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10506103

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