Major Problems with 2002 Mazda MPV Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Mazda MPV

2002 Mazda MPV VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 72000 miles

2002 Mazda MPV DOOR Victims: 1

2002 Mazda MPV HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Victims: 1 Mileage: 18000 miles

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EXHAUST SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mazda MPV owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission "bucks" when shifting out of first gear. this happens mainly after accelerating letting your foot off the gas...	53 ~ 63521 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer noticed a "rotten egg" odor in cabin. dealer has not been able to determine cause. the manufacturer sent consumer...	9 ~ 15310 miles
POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda mpv. as soon as the warranty expired the contact experienced failures with her vehicle....	7 ~ 43240 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM we have had a terrible "rotten egg" smell coming from our exhaust since we have purchased the vehicle. we were...	7 ~ 23871 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving van on major hwy (h-2 freeway) at 50mph suddenly a decrease in power and engine died . prior to	6 ~ 32065 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought this car for 6 months the engine light on twice didn't fix it first time the advisor said...	4 ~ 37919 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my wife was driving mazda mpv van which is 2002 model. she was driving at about 20-25 mph and tried...	3 ~ 130333 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda mpv. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the vehicle shook...	2 ~ 96000 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda mpv. while traveling 45 mph the vehicle crashed into the side of another...	2 ~ 86000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY when raising the rear lift gate door one of the bolts that secures the lifting piston to the van broke...	2 ~ 40500 miles
SEATS front drivers seat separated from frame. *nm...	2 ~ 54000 miles
TIRES while driving on rt. 95 from nj to baltimore at 65 mph tire located at rear driver side exploded. vehicle...	2 ~ 23050 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2002 mazda mpv lx caught on fire due to the driver's side fog light on 8/26/03. we had responded to...	2 ~ 55000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the accelerator became stuck the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb...	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 04/02 driving van . engine light/ transmission stall car would not pull complete lost of driving a so came to	2 ~ 12637 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 04/02 driving van . engine light/ transmission stall car would not pull complete lost of driving a so came to	2 ~ 5500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil burning smell was filling the cabin of the van whenever it was running. brought the van in to have...	2 ~ 10551 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i bought this car for 6 months the engine light on twice didn't fix it first time the advisor said...	2 ~ 42500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i bought this car for 6 months the engine light on twice didn't fix it first time the advisor said...	2 ~ 36000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when shifting the indicator will intermittantly not show what gear vehicle is in. overdrive light will begin to blink. vehicle	2
SEAT BELTS the drivers seatbelt clasp or buckle refuses to accept the steel tab and will not lock. *tr...	1 ~ 140000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i am the owner of a 2002 mazda mpv with approximately 36 000 miles . on the evening of february...	1 ~ 36000 miles
EQUIPMENT this complaint is about part design defects for 2002 mazda mpv. over years i was struggling to solve engine light-on...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2002 mpv suffered a complete transmission failure at about 75k miles stalling out in morning traffic and needing to...	1 ~ 75000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at 72k transmission failed while driving at hwy speeds. transmission went into neutral on its own. had to replace transmission.	1 ~ 72000 miles
VALVE > TIRES tire valve stems all four caused two flat tires and two value stem creaking 13 months old sumitomo tires p21560h16...	1 ~ 12500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i was just setting in my 2002 mazda mpv es and with the key turned to on spot not to...	1 ~ 70800 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver's side seat belt latch will not readily engage. requires multiple and forceful attempts to get the seat belt locked.	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my 2002 mazda mpv had a transmission failure at 42 000 miles. it had continuously slipped to neutral at highway	1 ~ 42000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM had to replace two ignition coils within 100 miles of each other and at least one of the coils	1 ~ 89000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt fails to latch making it unuseable. *nm...	1 ~ 43000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES consumer support of the tire pressure monitoring systems on the 2002 mazda mpv. mr sc...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS the driver was pulling inside of the garage and without warning the driver's left tire blew out. the driver was...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while waiting at an intersection vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. however consumer was able to apply the brakes and vehicle stopped completely.	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving the consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision at 35 mph. the consumer's vehicle hit the other vehicle	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS starting in 06/04 whenever one of my children sits in the rear driver side passanger seat they become sick complaining...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car caught on fire while driving. mazda 2002 mpv minivan. *ak...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2002 mazda mpv tires wear out prematurely.*no answer required. mr tires have been rotated balanced and aligned. there is obviously	1 ~ 13000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES left (behind driver) rear auto-sliding door will not shut. electric door feature must be disabled & door must be shut...	1 ~ 19110 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY consumer called complaining about electrical door problems. consumer was putting her child in vehicle and her wrist hit the electronic...	1 ~ 18000 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving at any speed engine check light came on and vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer for...	1 ~ 24000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pad design fault resulting in loosening of brake pads and giving cranking noise while braking. vehicle in complaint --	1 ~ 10000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION this is about a potential safety hazard and a couple of near accidents. i love everything about my new mpv...	1
STEERING i bought this car for 6 months the engine light on twice didn't fix it first time the advisor said...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE while exiting the vehicle consumer's stainless steel wristwatch touched the three prongs that protruded from the door opening at the...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY fresh air ventilation would allow hot air to come into vehicle when opened. dealer contacted. *ak the consumer states that...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while coming to a red light and applying brakes vehicles engine died. cause unknown. *ak consumer claims this is a	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER van has a horrible sulfur smell. it is worse when stopped at stop signs and red lights. i feel this...	1 ~ 55 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION vehicle shifted very hard when shifting from first to second gear. as a result vehicle shook uncontrollably. currently the problem...	1

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