IllustrationTHE VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED BACK INJURIES.*JB
2001 Mazda Mpv
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Mazda Mpv do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 36.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
925–50K
750–75K
375–100K
12100–150K
3150K+
40 reports with mileage · 30 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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 reportsTHE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE. *DT 8JB
THE FRONT CUP HOLDERS WILL FAIL TO HOLD A DRINK WHEN THE VEHICLE MAKES TIGHT TURNS. THE CUP HOLDER USES AN ADJUSTABLE LEVER TO HOLD THE CUP IN PLACE. THIS LEVER OFFERS INSUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO HOLD THE CUP SECURELY. THIS FAILURE CAN LEAD TO DRINKS FALLING ON THE FLOOR WHICH CAN CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. MAZDA H…
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THE FRONT CUP HOLDERS WILL FAIL TO HOLD A DRINK WHEN THE VEHICLE MAKES TIGHT TURNS. THE CUP HOLDER USES AN ADJUSTABLE LEVER TO HOLD THE CUP IN PLACE. THIS LEVER OFFERS INSUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO HOLD THE CUP SECURELY. THIS FAILURE CAN LEAD TO DRINKS FALLING ON THE FLOOR WHICH CAN CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. MAZDA HAS REDESIGNED THE CUP HOLDER IN THE 2002 MODEL, BUT HAS FAILED TO OFFER THE UPDATED CUP HOLDER TO PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. (2001-2000) DT
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 60-70 MPH, AND DRIVING BEHIND AN 18 WHEEL TRUCK, VEHICLE WILL BECOME HARDER TO CONTROL DUE TO WIND PRESSURE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SURGES UPON TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. CONSUMER TRADED VEHICLE IN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JB
IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER. *AK THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS REPLACED.*YH
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ON THE STEERING COLUMN COULD BE FREELY SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION. TRANSMISSION ALSO WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK ON OCCASION. DEALER REPLACED SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THEY STATED THE PART HAD BEEN REDESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TWICE FOR A RECALL 01V382000 REPAIRS ON BRAKE SYSTEM. THEY COULD NOT FIX ITCORRECTLY, AND CONSUMER HAD TO GO BACK, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FIXED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
SEAT BELTS LOCK AND STAY LOCKED WHEN IN USE. *AK
VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE SLOWING DOWN AND EVEN STOPPING. DEALER REPLACED BRAKES TWICE ALEADY, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK
Official recalls
304V234000 · Vehicle Speed Control:cables
May 19, 2004
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.
02V196001 · Air Bags:frontal
Aug 5, 2002
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.
01V382000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Dec 17, 2001
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.