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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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925–50K
750–75K
375–100K
12100–150K
3150K+
40 reports with mileage · 30 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports2 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
70 reports
35,200 miles · Feb 23, 2005
Electrical SystemFire
BURRING SMELL CAME FROM ENGINE SINCE LAST MAINTAINCE PERFORMED TO RESOLVE RECALL. ABS LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND HAD TO BE JUMPED TO START - THIS HAPPENED THREE MORE TIMES AND WAS TAKEN IN. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE AT FAULT, BUT IT IS ONLY DAYS OUT OF WARRENTY AND MAZDA REFUSES TO COVER. *…
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BURRING SMELL CAME FROM ENGINE SINCE LAST MAINTAINCE PERFORMED TO RESOLVE RECALL. ABS LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND HAD TO BE JUMPED TO START - THIS HAPPENED THREE MORE TIMES AND WAS TAKEN IN. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE AT FAULT, BUT IT IS ONLY DAYS OUT OF WARRENTY AND MAZDA REFUSES TO COVER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10112046
99 miles · Feb 7, 2005
Air BagsCrashInjury
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 SOLUTIO…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10110038
74,250 miles · Jan 23, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON REPEATEDLY( AT LEAST 15 TIMES IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS WITH THE SAME 4 OR 5 CODES) CAR JERKS WHEN IDLING. REPLACED O2 SENSORS, MANIFOLD GASKETS(2), SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, TOP ENGINE CLEAN, MANY TIMES THE LIGHT WAS JUST RESET. IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME IT WENT IN BUT EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME THING…
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON REPEATEDLY( AT LEAST 15 TIMES IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS WITH THE SAME 4 OR 5 CODES) CAR JERKS WHEN IDLING. REPLACED O2 SENSORS, MANIFOLD GASKETS(2), SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, TOP ENGINE CLEAN, MANY TIMES THE LIGHT WAS JUST RESET. IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME IT WENT IN BUT EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER IT IS NOT COVERED. DEALER SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. I COULD LEAVE IT THERE AND MAYBE THEY COULD FIND SOMETHING. NOVEMBER, 2003 TO DECEMBER 2003 WAS AT THE DEALERS FOR "12" DIFFERENT TIMES THAT THE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS NOVEMBER IT HAS STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN. DO NOT HAVE THE OLD PARTS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10107777
48,222 miles · Jan 19, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STICKING AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VAN WOULD JUMP WHEN PUSHING THE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP, THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY BAD THROTTLE BODY. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10107554
32,000 miles · Jan 6, 2005
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10106964
58,800 miles · Sep 14, 2004
Electrical System
IGNITION KEY STUCK AND WON'T COME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH. I NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL THE COLUMN, A NEW BATTERY, A NEW IGNITION SYSTEM......THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE DEALERK IS NOW NOTIFIED.
NHTSA ODI #10090969
49,072 miles · Aug 24, 2004
Electrical System
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK WAS DEFECTIVE CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10089603
10 miles · Jun 1, 2004
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VIOLENTLY DURING 1-2 SHIFT DURING A BRISK GET AWAY FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE SHIFT ALMOST SEEMS TO STOP THE VAN'S FORWARD MOMENTUM AND STALL THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURS MAINLY WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10074606
6,500 miles · Jun 1, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Other
SINCE WE GOT THE VAN IT WAS A NEW VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS CONSISTENTLY COME ON. THE DEALER TRYED TO TELL US WE WERE NOT TIGHTENING THE GAS CAP. THEN IT WAS WE NEEDED A NEW GAS CAP. YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP EVERY TIME THE LIGHT COMES ON. ONE MECHANIC STATED IT WAS AN 02 SENSOR THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN RE…
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SINCE WE GOT THE VAN IT WAS A NEW VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS CONSISTENTLY COME ON. THE DEALER TRYED TO TELL US WE WERE NOT TIGHTENING THE GAS CAP. THEN IT WAS WE NEEDED A NEW GAS CAP. YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP EVERY TIME THE LIGHT COMES ON. ONE MECHANIC STATED IT WAS AN 02 SENSOR THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED AFTER MUCH HASSLE. NOW 10 DAYS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT IS BACK ON. THE WARRANTY IS ABOUT TO RUN OUT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10074576
25,000 miles · Apr 1, 2004
Vehicle Speed Control
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STICKING AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP, THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY CARBON BUILD-UP ON THE THROTTLE BODY WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND CONSIDERED A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM. *JB
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH (GROUP 1). ALSO INCLUDED ARE CERTAIN 2000-2001 MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 31, 1999 AND MARCH 31, 2001, THAT HAVE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL REPAIRED AND POSSIBLY HAD A DEFECTIVE CABLE INSTALLED DURING THAT REPAIR (GROUP 2).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BROKEN ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE OUT OF POSITION AND COULD INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, PREVENTING A DECREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN GROUP 1 BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2004. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN GROUP 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE BRAKE PIPE LAYOUT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE WITH PARTIAL FAILURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF PARTIAL FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.
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