2001 Mazda MPV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MPV years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mazda MPV. That ranks 5th out of 12 MPV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (15 complaints, 21%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 20 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 70owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mazda MPV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 21% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 16% | 114,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 14% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 11% | 53,936 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 10% | 58,536 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 9% | 43,450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 7% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | 177,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 177,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 99 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 56,555 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 108,988 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mazda MPV recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cables
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).
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.
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
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Risk: The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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
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.
Risk: If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Other Mazda MPV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 MPV | 12 | 2 |
| 2005 MPV | 36 | 3 |
| 2004 MPV | 71 | 5 |
| 2003 MPV | 113 | 4 |
| 2002 MPV | 124 | 4 |
| 2001 | 70 | 3 |
| 2000 MPV | 149 | 5 |
| 1999 MPV | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 MPV | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 MPV | 22 | 1 |
| 1996 MPV | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 MPV | 19 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda MPV?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mazda MPV?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Mazda MPV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MPV model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.