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Mazda MPV Visibility problems by year

20 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MPV's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest MPV visibility complaints

2003 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

Both sunvisors mirror housings drops hanging from the cables every time you lower the sunvisors. It happens stationary and in motion. Can't virtually use sunvisors. *Js

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11065996
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
2003 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipersFire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The light on the sun visor on the driver side remains in the on position. There were two burn holes in the visor. The contact was concerned that it could cause a fire. The dealer stated that they could not assist him. He called the manufacturer and they stated that there was nothing they could do to assist him. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 63,000. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10299528
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
2004 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

Front windshield wiper arms broke off during use on highway and heavy rains. Upon later inspection, the cast metal part of both arms were cracked near the hinge point. The drivers side arm broke off and was caught in the passenger side wiper blade for a few seconds causing it to smack against the windshield and cracking it. Mazda refused to offer any assistance in determining if the parts were defective or in obtaining replacement parts. Replacements were purchased from the original dealer. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10246174
2005 Mazda MPVBrakesVisibility & wipersAcceleration & cruise controlWheels & tiresSeats & seat beltsEquipment & accessories

Being in one dealer 4 times and another one time. Still not fixed whining noise in back, ticking and clicking noise in rotor/ brake, air conditioner, heat, rough drive, and seat sagging. New dealer verified the problems, and said all was the characteristic of the car, but we fixed the rotor/brake noise by resurfacing the rotor. The first dealer already did the resurfacing. But no fix. That wasa what 2d dealer verified in 1st place. I did not have any more time to waste by going to 3rd dealer. Not fix as of 4/9/07. What else I need to do? Car has 36,ooo miles. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Visibility · Vehicle speed control · Tires · Seats · EquipmentNHTSA 10187375
2005 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

Driving 5 mph on road, rear defroster on, rear window shatters for no apparent reason. Contacted the dealer, dealer said would contact headquarters to get approval to replace glass. Did replace glass. First thing they mentioned asked when they heard the rear window shattered was if the defroster had been on. Suspicious that this has happened before and worried this may happen again. *Nm

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10170216
2000 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

My drivers power window on my 2000 mazda mpv died for no reason. I have spoken with several others, who said the same happened to them. After calling several salvage yards for a used motor, I was told they have many passenger motors but not one drivers. Is this a flaw in the van? With new parts this is going to be a very costly repair. Window motors on a six year old car should not just die for no reason. *Nm

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10149855
2000 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

Consumer was informed by the dealership the reason for the anti freeze leak was due to rusted heater core pipe. The problem was repaired. *Ak....*Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10103929
2000 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structure1 injury

The manual sliding door contained a vertical line of approximately 10 magnets. A metal bracelet came in contact with the magnets which caused burns to the child's hand. *Jb in less than a month, the motor and regulator on the driver side window had blown. *Scc *jb

Filed Incident Visibility · StructureNHTSA 10019563
1998 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

Cracked front windshield : a crack developed at the bottom center. No sign of an object hitting it. It is symmetrical, straight up approx. 2" An arc then straight across 6-8" then an arc and straight down. The crack is smooth and straight. *Nlm

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10010725
2002 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

Fresh air ventilation would allow hot air to come into vehicle when opened. Dealer contacted. *Ak the consumer states that there is warm air coming from every vent of the vehicle, immediately after the engine warmed up and air gets hot as the engine approaching normal operating temperature. The recirculating air and fresh air vent control have no control. The consumer feels that there is a design problem. *Scc

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 8016788
2000 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

Windshield is cracked from a point just above the drivers side windshield wiper mount, then following a line along the windshield wiper till the center of the windshield where it then curves down to the bottom of the windshield. Near the bottom center of the windshield is a tiny chip, about the size of a pinprick. Apparantly this is where a small object struck the windshield and caused this large crack. I would think that there must be a defect in the windshield, or the structural design of the vehicle, for such a...

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large crack to stem from such insignificant physical damage to the surface of the windshield. As the edge of the windscreen is well below the driver's line of sight, some protection for it should have been designed into the vehicle if it is so fragile that any tiny pebble could destroy a windshield. *Ak

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 740156
2000 Mazda MPVVisibility & wipers

While vehicle was parked for some time without any indication all vehicle's glass shattered. Please provide further information.*Ak

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 871045

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