Mazda MPV Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Mazda MPV across 10 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (24). The words owners use most often: “catalytic converter” (13% of reports).
- 128engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 16 of 128 complaints (13%)
- Ignition coils: mentioned in 9 of 128 complaints (7%)
- Exhaust manifold: mentioned in 7 of 128 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Mazda MPV at $1,600, and half of them between $1,550 and $2,650.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 128 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Mazda MPV engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans equipped with engines supplied by ford motor company cleveland engine plant. These engines are installed with fuel injectors that do not match the lower intake manifold
Risk: This can result in a fuel leakage.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower intake manifold assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2003 mazda mpv. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service from dealership and vehicle company. *smd the consumer stated his vehicle did not pass a safety inspection, due to a faulty catalytic converter, despite spending over $3,000 to correct the problem.
The engine coils have failed 4 times since we have owned the vehicle. Last night while traveling on the interstate in the rain, key words, in the rain it started again. I am sure at least one if not two coils went this time. Just had a coil and all the boots that are suppose to protect the coils…
My radiator fan constantly runs intermittently but with increasing lengths of time, regardless of the weather (hot, cold.) the engine does not overheat. But the lights dim at night when the fan kicks in and creates a loud humming sound that is becoming more irritating. I read on the web that many…
Ignition coils retain moisture and cause cylinders to misfire. This causes vehicles to stall or lose power -- usually when raining. In our case, this has happened repeatedly on the interstate during rain. We early caused an accidents by our inability to get out of traffic with our suddenly-slowed…
Vehicle has about 112, 500 miles when it had a catalytic converter failure. Cost to repair $1800. Service manager said this repair is tied to driving with the check engine light on due to engine coil failures. All engine coils had been replaced before 89000 miles. Since the coils were replaced…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mazda MPVs have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 128 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Mazda MPV. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mazda MPV engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Mazda MPV?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,600 (half paid between $1,550 and $2,650), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Mazda MPV?
The most frequent phrase is “catalytic converter”, in 16 of 128 complaints, followed by “ignition coils” (9).
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