Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mazda MPV, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2000 Mazda MPV - 132 complaints in its first 8 years (149 to date)
- 2002 Mazda MPV - 111 complaints in its first 8 years (124 to date)
- 2003 Mazda MPV - 99 complaints in its first 8 years (113 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1990 Mazda MPV - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (47 to date)
- 1994 Mazda MPV - 33 complaints in its first 8 years (36 to date)
- 1993 Mazda MPV - 42 complaints in its first 8 years (51 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mazda MPV | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| 2005 Mazda MPV | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 2004 Mazda MPV | 71 | 53 | 5 |
| 2003 Mazda MPV | 113 | 99 | 4 |
| 2002 Mazda MPV | 124 | 111 | 4 |
| 2001 Mazda MPV | 70 | 55 | 3 |
| 2000 Mazda MPV | 149 | 132 | 5 |
| 1999 Mazda MPV | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Mazda MPV | 19 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 Mazda MPV | 22 | 18 | 1 |
| 1996 Mazda MPV | 18 | 17 | 1 |
| 1995 Mazda MPV | 19 | 16 | 1 |
| 1994 Mazda MPV | 36 | 33 | 1 |
| 1993 Mazda MPV | 51 | 42 | 1 |
| 1992 Mazda MPV | 61 | 50 | 1 |
| 1991 Mazda MPV | 66 | 52 | 3 |
| 1990 Mazda MPV | 47 | 32 | 3 |
| 1989 Mazda MPV | 22 | 16 | 5 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V781000DO NOT DRIVE | 2004-2005 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. |
| 18V404000DO NOT DRIVE | 2005-2006 | Air Bags | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa,... |
| 18V402000DO NOT DRIVE | 2004-2006 | Air Bags | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. |
| 15V674000 | 1989-1998 | Electrical System | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and... |
| 04V282000 | 2003-2004 | Equipment | THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS NOT CORRECT. |
| 04V234000 | 2001-2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH (GROUP 1). |
| 04V109000 | 2003-2004 | Equipment | CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 04V073000 | 2004 | Air Bags | AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 03V206000 | 2002-2003 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE. |
| 03V053000 | 2002-2003 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT FOG LIGHTS,THE FOG LIGHT BULB SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. |
| 02V196001 | 2001 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION. |
| 02V078000 | 2002 | Equipment | CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 01V382000 | 2000-2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 00V113002 | 2000 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 16 INCH TIRES. THESE MINI VANS DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT RECOMMENDED COLD INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE LABEL AND THUS DO... |
| 00V113001 | 2000 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE MINI VANS DO NOT HAVE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS THAT COMPLY WITH SECTION 5.3 OF FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER... |
| 99V191000 | 2000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. DUE TO THE INAPPROPRIATE SHAPE OF THE LINKAGE IN THE REAR DOOR LOCK CONTROLLER, ACCUMULATED DUST MAY PREVENT THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FROM... |
| 99V171000 | 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES SUPPLIED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY CLEVELAND ENGINE PLANT. |
| 95V103005 | 1989-1991 | Seat Belts | THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING... |
| 92V027000 | 1990-1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE REAR BRAKE LININGS CAN CHANGE OVER TIME. AS THE BRAKES WEAR, THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION CAN INCREASE, PRODUCING INCONSISTENT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND PREMATURE ACTIVATION... |
| 91V161000 | 1989 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | WHEN APPLYING THE FOOT (SERVICE) BRAKE IN THE LOW VEHICLE SPEED CONDITION, THE BRAKING POWER PRODUCED MAY BE MORE THAN EXPECTED. |
| 91V013000 | 1989 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (-15 DEGREES C), THE NEUTRAL DETERGENT USED AS AN ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT MAY STICK TO THE CHECK VALVE,... |
| 89V194000 | 1989 | Seat Belts | THE CENTER SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT HARDWARE BRACKETS FOR THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE SPECIFIED TENSILE LOAD. |