Mazda MPV recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 16 recalls and 575 owner complaints for the Mazda MPV (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is power train (127 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (114 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 71 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 113 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 124 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 70 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 149 | 12 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (149), 2002 (124) and 2003 (113). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (12).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda MPV model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 127 | 6 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 114 | 6 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 66 | 7 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 61 | 7 of 7 | |
| Structure | 43 | 7 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 16 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V781000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2005 | 47,006 |
| 18V404000 | Jun 15, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2006 | 4,184 |
| 18V402000 | Jun 15, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2006 | 308,591 |
| 04V282000 | Jun 10, 2004 | Equipment: other, labels | 2003–2004 | 20,000 |
| 04V234000 | May 19, 2004 | Vehicle speed control: cables | 2001–2002 | 10,200 |
| 04V109000 | Mar 9, 2004 | Equipment: other, labels | 2003–2004 | 350 |
| 04V073000 | Feb 17, 2004 | Air bags: frontal | 2004 | 15,800 |
| 03V206000 | Jun 5, 2003 | Exterior lighting: fog lights | 2002–2003 | 64,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 47 complaints and a fire in 13 complaints; 79 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.