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Mazda MPV Suspension problems by year

34 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MPV's suspension. Broken springs, struts, control arms, ball joints, noises and alignment that won't hold.

Suspension complaints by model year

YearSuspension complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest MPV suspension complaints

2004 Mazda MPVSuspension

SUSPENSION SUBFRAME RUSTED AND CRACKED.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11141461
2004 Mazda MPVSuspension

There is no way to adjustment the alignment of the rear wheels on this year mazda mpv, thus the tires ware out early because they are not in alignment. Tire failure occurred while driving on highway mazda dealer says no adjustment can be done as mazda did not provide a way to correct this alignment problem so early tire failure can result. Mazda dealer work sheet for alignment states that the rear wheels are out of factory specification and if not corrected can lead to excessive tire wear, handling and safety...

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issues. Mazda by there own admission did not provided any way to correct this safety issue. I'm driving a vehicle with tire safety issues due to lack of ability to align the rear wheels to mazdas own specifications. *Tr

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10918613
2005 Mazda MPVSuspensionAirbagsBrakes

My vehicle is under national recall highway safety recall, due to manufacturing issues. I need to trade my vehicle in and I'm being over charged for vehicles that are not worry to be on the highway. I feel I should get an manufacture discount on an used/new vehicle because I should not have to pay for manufactured mistakes and I should not be over charged for vehicles that are not worthy of the price tag on them. Thank you, [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Air bags · Service brakesNHTSA 10902995
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
2000 Mazda MPVSuspension

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle veered to the right and jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure but advised that an alignment needed to be performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 147,000.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10588151
2004 Mazda MPVSuspensionTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Vehicle was lurching, no warning light was on. It took a while to figure out the rear coil was bad. We spent $1200 getting a tune up and that didn't fix the problem took a while to figure it out. Also, the transmission failed on this vehicle completely at 55 thousand miles. We had taken it in 3 times before it failed and they said nothing was wrong with it. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 10490620
2000 Mazda MPVSteeringSuspensionElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda mpv. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that it was not leveled and was leaning towards the passenger side. The vehicle would also pull towards the right while driving more than 25 mph. Between 60-70 mph, the vehicle would vibrate violently and could be felt when holding the steering wheel. In addition, the passenger side door, cd player, and lighter all failed. The rearview mirror became foggy and needed to be replaced, as well as the lower ball bearings. The...

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liftgate failed and the trunk would fall down on top of her. The manufacturer was notified, but there were no recalls for her vin that pertained to the failures. The contact found several technical service bulletins regarding these failures; however, the manufacturer would not take any responsibility for repairing the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 53,000.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Electrical system · Visibility · Structure · EquipmentNHTSA 10272523
2000 Mazda MPVSuspension

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda mpv. The contact stated that coolant began leaking from the vehicle. When the wheel bearing cover was removed, it was discovered that the heating tubing had rusted and contained a hole. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 80,200 and failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10193887
2001 Mazda MPVSuspension

I have a 2001 mazda mpv,bought in 2001 from dealer. Now 5 years later,on the drivers side lower control arm, approximately 2 to 3 in. In from ball joint,that portion of control arm is about to fall off or tear due to corrosion. That I would say is a very cheap design by their engineers of mazda corp. I was very, very,fortunate that my wife was driving it the morning when it was noticed. I have a long driveway before we get out to the highway! She heard a very distinct grinding of metal and stopped the vehicle...

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to check it out!What a scary sight! I strongly feel you folks need to check that part of mazda's mpv! I feel it is to thin of metal to be used for that part. What ever happened to castiron????? They never corrode. I have no warranty left on auto. The part,that part is $324.00 Plus labor. Please help! Aloha. *Nm

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10159888
2003 Mazda MPVSuspensionBrakesWheels & tires

Bad vibration caused by the front brake rotors being out of round. Dealer resurfaced rotors two times and now needs resurfacing a third time. The mpv only has 31,000 miles on it. The dealer will not replace under warranty. This should not happen at approximately every 10,000 miles. It is a 2003 purchased new in 2004. The tires are wearing in the front due to the alignment to the point of needing replaced. The alignment should not of gone bad in this short of time. *Jb

Filed Incident Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · TiresNHTSA 10158502
2002 Mazda MPVSuspension

2002 Mazda mpv tires wear out prematurely.***No answer required***. *Mr tires have been rotated, balanced and aligned. There is obviously something wrong with the front end of the vehicle. *Tt

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10134485
1990 Mazda MPVSuspension

THE REAR SWAY BAR FAILED. MR SCC *JB

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10012157
2000 Mazda MPVSuspension

Consumer states that vehicle drifts to the right, and tires wear excessively due to the suspension.*Jb

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 8010783
2001 Mazda MPVSuspension

Consumer stated that while driving, the steering wheel will pull the left side and sometime could not keep control of it, dealer was contacted. Nlm

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 8004036
1995 Mazda MPVSuspension

Left rear wheel bearing failed. This is a non-serviceable part. No accident occurred.*Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 756664

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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