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Major Problems with Mazda MPV - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mazda MPV model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the MPV. Older MPV vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Mazda MPV problems by years

2006 12 2005 34 2004 70 2003 113 2002 124 2001 70 2000 148

Worst Mazda MPV Problems

FRONTAL
2001 Mazda MPV July 6, 2001 Victims: 6

Iwas involved in a rather serious accident in which i collided with a buick century that ran a stop sign. i was traveling 30-35 and my front end collided with the drivers side of the other car. the buick was totalled. my car was severely damaged in the front. the airbags failed to deploy. according to the owners manual they should have activated at a speed greater than 14 mph. *ak

CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2000 Mazda MPV August 28, 2004 Victims: 4 Mileage: 45000 miles

Carbon monoxide entering the passenger compartment. horrific odors. dealer states do not drive vehicle on short trips and refuses correction of identified issue.*ak

AIR BAGS
2001 Mazda MPV January 18, 2005 Victims: 4 Mileage: 99 miles

I had an accident the 01/18/05 in mazda mpv 2001 van, the insurance company declare total lost of the car, and my complaint is because the air bags did not work, never came out, that`s why me and my family are in therapy for neck and back, i asking for help, because i called the mazda company and they do not give me any solutions, this is my first accident and, i don`t know what i have to do. *jb

What is the most common problem with Mazda MPV?

Overall the worst problem with Mazda MPV relates to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific MPV years that are prone to issues with these components.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 102 AIR BAGS 47 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 31 ENGINE 27 TIRES 23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20 EXHAUST SYSTEM 19 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17 ENGINE 16 FRONTAL 15 POWER TRAIN 14 IGNITION 14 DOOR 13 LATCH 12 STRUCTURE 10 SUSPENSION 9 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 9 BODY 7 FRONT 7 GASOLINE 7 TREAD/BELT 7 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 7 SEAT BELTS 6 FRONT 6 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6 EQUIPMENT 5 STEERING 5 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 5 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 5 CRUISE CONTROL 5 AIR CONDITIONER 4 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4 MODULE 4 SEATS 4 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 EMISSION CONTROL 3 WHEELS 3 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 PADS 3 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 3 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 3 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 VISIBILITY 2 BUMPERS 2 COLUMN SHIFT 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 CRANKCASE (PCV) 2 RETRACTOR 2 REAR/OTHER 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 CHILD SEAT 2 ANCHORAGE 2 SWITCH 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2 ELECTRICAL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 2 FOG LIGHTS 2 VALVE 2 LABELS 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 WINDSHIELD 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 WIRING 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 ROTOR 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 MECHANICAL 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 HEATER CORE 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 HEADLIGHTS 1 CALIPER 1 LOCK 1 RECLINER 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 REAR 1 STORAGE 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 CABLES 1 SIDEWALL 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 TAILGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 REAR WINDOW 1 POWER ADJUST 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 FAN 1 RIM 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 TRUNK LID 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 LOWER ARM 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 BEAD 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT 1 HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE 1 BASE (INFANT) 1 HANDLE (INFANT) 1 FOOT CONTROL/VALVE 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2006 3 2005 7 2004 18 2003 46 2002 27 2001 20 2000 24
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