KnownCarProblems2001 Mazda Mpv Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mazda Mpv, most often about the engine (21% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is 5th of 7 Mpv model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 Mazda Mpv problems
Engine
15 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
Exhaust manifold started leaking causing the check engine light to turn on and a "ticking" sound after startup for the first few minutes. This occurred with 58k on the vehicle.
Check engine light on repeatedly( at least 15 times in the past 12 months with the same 4 or 5 codes) car jerks when idling. Replaced o2 sensors, manifold gaskets(2), spark plugs and wires, top engine clean, many times the light was just reset. It was under warranty the first time it went in but even though it is the…
Air bags
11 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 114,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Mpv. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The contact was not injured by the air bag and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer advised that a rubber duck under the seat caused the air bag to deploy. The…
The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Mpv. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact's vehicle then spun around and crashed into the same vehicle a second time from the front end. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact and the other driver were injured…
Transmission
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
My 2001 Mazda Mpv minivan began to shift hard and quick between gears. Had the transmission fluid drained at 45k miles. The van has 74k right now and I feel Mazda's design of this transmission is the culprit and not myself who takes good care of vehicle and have records to prove it. Would like to have Mazda rep.…
The transmission of my 2001 Mazda Mpv se began to slip very badly in 3rd and there was no 4th gear after 100k miles. There were no warning signs and the 3 facilities that looked at the vehicle stated the fluid was fine and the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced for an average cost of $2500.00. On mechanic…
Electrical
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, alternator/generator/regulator.
Consumer was unable to remove the key from the vehicle. Dealer stated that the shift interlock was defective consumer will have to pay for the replacement.
Ignition key stuck and won't come out of ignition switch. I needed to replace all the column, a new battery, a new ignition system......thousand dollars. The dealerk is now notified.
Speed control
7 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: cruise control.
Accelerator pedal was sticking after placing the vehicle in drive or reverse. The consumer was told by the dealership, that the problem was caused by carbon build-up on the throttle body which was not covered under warranty and considered a maintenance problem.
Accelerator pedal was sticking after placing the vehicle in drive or reverse. The van would jump when pushing the pedal. The consumer was told by the dealership, that the problem was caused by bad throttle body.
Body and structure
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
Intermittently the sliding door opened while driving the vehicle with three children inside. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, but the problem had not been resolved.
With no damage or scratch whatsoever to the front bumper and license plate of my 2001 Mazda van after I hit a pole lightly in a parking lot, I found out that the reinforcement behind bumper was cracked open and the condenser and radiator assembly behind it was severely damaged. I wonder how this kind of damages to the…
Brakes
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: foundation components.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Mazda Mpv. The contact stated that a local mechanic performed routine maintenance on the vehicle and stated that the brakes never functioned properly. The recall repair, 01v382000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) was related to the failure.…
Equipment
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: electrical, appliance.
Spare tire carrier on 2001 Mazda Mpv van is poor design causing a possible death in the event the safety latch and cable give way. Poor location between the passenger side front and rear wheels.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Mazda Mpv recalls
Speed control: cables
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.
Full defect summary
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).
Air bags: frontal
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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Mazda Mpv
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda Mpv?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints, typically around 114,500 miles); transmission (10 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Mazda Mpv have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 19, 2004 (speed control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Mazda Mpv?
- It is 5th of 7 Mpv model years by number of complaints, with 70 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.