2001 Mazda MPV: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
70 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
71,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 40 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 70 complaints (10.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 12.9% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 11.4% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 5.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 |
Air Bags: 7; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Electrical System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 12 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 12; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2000: 1; 2001: 5; 2002: 12; 2003: 10; 2004: 7; 2005: 7; 2006: 5; 2008: 4; 2009: 4; 2010: 6; 2011: 3; 2014: 2; 2016: 2; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10008852 · 2003-03-06 (March 6, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE. *DT 8JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008852 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010037 · 2003-03-06 (March 6, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED BACK INJURIES.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010847 · 2003-03-21 (March 21, 2003)
TERRIBLE ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMING INSIDE THE CAR AS WELL AT THE EXHAUST PIPE. OCCURRED SINCE NEW, ACTUALLY IT HAS 11000 MILES. COMPLAIN SUBMITTED TO DEALER AND THEY DENIED RESPONSIBILITY AND GAVE ME SERVICE BULLETIN NO 01-029/02 BLAMING TO "HIGH AMOUNTS OF SULFUR ON FUEL", SMELL CAUSES NAUSEA. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016840 · 2003-05-01 (May 1, 2003)
I AM EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTIONING NUMBER 1 SPARK PLUG FOR MY 2001 MAZDA MPV DX. PRIOR TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SERIOUS HESITATION WHEN SPEEDING UP. I LIVE NEAR MANY RAILROAD CROSSINGS AND THE HESITATION IS SERIOUS ENOUGH FOR ME TO QUESTION WHETHER THE VEHICLE WILL STOP ALTOGETHER. I HAVE HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SERVICED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE NUMBER 1 SPARK PLUG IS CRACKED. THE SPARK PLUG IS COVERED BY THE STANDARD WARRANTY, SO THE DEALER REPLACES IT WITHOUT QUESTION. I…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,798 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016840 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018399 · 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003)
I'VE HAD 2 AUTO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE FRONT OF MY VAN AND BOTH TIMES THE AIRBAGS HAVE FAILED TO COME OUT. BOTH TIMES THE FRONT END OF MY VAN HAVE HAD TO BE REPAIRED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10018399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018622 · 2003-05-13 (May 13, 2003)
PURCHASED THE CAR, DROVE IT UP A HILL HAD A TERRIBLE EGG SMELL SEEMS TO BE EVERY TIME I GO UP A HILL. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS THE GAS I WAS USING. TOOK IT TO ANOTHER GARAGE AND THEY SAY IT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WON'T DO ANYTHING THE SMELL IS VERY EMBARRASSING. WE BOUGHT THIS FOR A FAMILY CAR NOW NO ONE WANTS TO RIDE IN IT. MAYBE THAT'S WHY IT'S A 2001 AND ONLY HAS 12,000 MILES ON IT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 25 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020153 · 2003-05-20 (May 20, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK BACK AND FORTH, MOMENTS LATER THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PUT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 17,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020153 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023162 · 2003-06-16 (June 16, 2003)
I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THE MAZDA MPV 2001. THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS COME TOGETHER IF YOU WANT THEM TO. WHEN APART, THE CAPTAINS CHAIR BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT DOES NOT AN ARMREST BUT THE OTHER CAPTAIN CHAIR DOES. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN A VAN THAT DID NOT HAVE AN ARMREST ON BOTH OUTSIDE SEATS. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN IF YOU ARE IN A SPIN OUT AND NEED SOMETHING TO GRAB ONTO, THERE IS NOTHING THERE IN THAT SEAT. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC REACTION TO GRAB WHERE THE ARMREST SHOULD BE. ALSO, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT PLACING A CHILD SAFETY…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023162 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V382000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2001-12-17 (December 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V196001 · Air Bags:Frontal
Reported: 2002-08-05 (August 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V234000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Reported: 2004-05-19 (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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗