Complaints
143
Crashes
5
Fires
5
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Mazda Mpv Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#153 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:67,333 mi
#29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Avg mileage:19,684 mi
#37 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
Avg mileage:33,420 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Mazda Mpv.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 53 | — | — | 67,333 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 9 | — | — | 19,684 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 7 | — | — | 33,420 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 60,536 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 48,097 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Automatic Transmission
53
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,333
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,684
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,420
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,536
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,097
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Mazda Mpv — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Mazda Mpv reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2002 Mazda Mpv has 143 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 53 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Mazda Mpv?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (53 complaints, avg 67,333 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System (9 complaints, avg 19,684 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor (7 complaints, avg 33,420 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Mazda Mpv?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,220 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Mazda Mpv?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Mazda Mpv include 5 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Mazda Mpv have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Mazda Mpv as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Mazda Mpv?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mpv reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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