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2001 Mazda MPV recalls and problems

3 recalls and 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda MPV.

3
recalls
70
owner complaints
10
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Mazda MPV recalls

Vehicle speed control: cables

NHTSA campaign 04V234000 · reported May 19, 2004 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 10,200 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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).
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 02V196001 · reported August 5, 2002 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 25 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
The risk
The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 01V382000 · reported December 17, 2001 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 19,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 14, 2018 · Electrical system · 99 miles

WHEN I INITIALLY BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IT HAD BEEN THROUGH PREVIOUS OWNERS AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIX THINGS BUT AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF THREE AND I JUST CAN AFFORD MUCH BUT I HAPPEN TO PUT THE YR MAKE AND MODEL INTO THE GOOGLE ONE DAY AND NOTICE OF RECALLS AND AS I READ THE SAME AS WHATS I HAD ALREADY NOTICED HAD…

Aug 20, 2018 · Structure

MY BROTHERS MAZDA MPV 2001 VAN HAS A MUSTY OR FREON LEAKING LIKE SMELL NOT SURE WHAT BUT WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS ON IT'S REALLY BAD IS THIS HARMFUL TO BREATH FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN. I READ UP ON MANUFACTURER DEFECTS AN NO RECALL WAS ASSIGNED OR BROUGHT UP BUT SEVERAL AN I MEAN SEVERAL…

Nov 16, 2016 · Electrical system · 108,000 miles

HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION MAZDA MPV 2001 WHILE DRIVING MY MPV ON CITY STREETS & FREEWAYS, THE LOW BEAMS FLICKER, OR TURN OFF, AND THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ILLUMINATES ON DASH BOARD. HOWEVER THE HIGH BEAMS DO WORK. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT PERSISTS BOTH WHEN STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THE LOW BEAMS WILL INTERMITTENTLY AND…

Jul 22, 2016 · Structure · 160,000 miles

THE SPARE TIRE WINCH MOUNTED CENTRALLY UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE SECOND ROW SEAT WILL CORRODE AND JAM NOT ALLOWING FOR ACCESS TO THE SPARE TIRE IN A ROAD SIDE EMERGENCY.

Jul 21, 2014 · Air bags · 135,446 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED AS THE PASSENGER WAS GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED AN INJURED BACK DURING THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE DEPLOYMENT THE AIR BAG DID…

MPV model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 5149123
2001 370102
2002 412445
2003 4113122
2004 57121

Across all years, the 2000 MPV has the most complaints (149). All Mazda MPV years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Mazda MPV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Mazda MPV, the most recent reported on May 19, 2004 (Vehicle speed control: cables). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda MPV?
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (15 complaints), followed by air bags (11).
How many 2001 Mazda MPV complaints mention a crash or fire?
10 of 70 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 14, 2018.