Mazda MPV Reliability Problems

MPV owners have made 67 complaints over 15 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 9th in overall reliability out of 19 Mazda models, with real engine and electrical concerns.

The Most Common MPV Problem

A list of some of the most common issues MPV owners have to deal with.

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What MPV Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

MPV Generations

The MPV has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2000–2006).

MPV Key Numbers

  1. 67 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 183 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 17 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent MPV News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Mazda is in the midst of another big Takata recall, this time bringing back 731,628 vehicles in different areas of the country.

    CarComplaints.com has the details The first recall has more than 495,000 vehicles called back in a confusing recall based on different "zones" of the country. Mazda says 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8, 2004-2006 MPV, 2003-2008 Mazda6 and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 cars are recalled if they were originally sold in "Zone A".…

    keep reading article "Mazda Issues Another Large Takata Recall"

  3. There's a disturbing trend starting to emerge in the automotive world.

    Following a warning from NHTSA and a recent Toyota's recall, both Nissan and Mazda have announced Takata recalls of their own.

    This is the first Mazda recall for the dangerous, exploding inflators. It is limited to vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.…

    keep reading article "Mazda Is the Latest Takata Airbag Victim"

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