Complaints
141
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
24
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Mazda Mpv Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:17,397 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#29 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:49,767 mi
#38 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:76,281 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Mazda Mpv.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 31 | 2 | 1 | 17,397 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 49,767 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 76,281 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | — | 81,633 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 28,707 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 67,480 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
17,397
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,767
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,281
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,633
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,707
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,480
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Mazda Mpv — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Mazda Mpv reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2003 Mazda Mpv has 141 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Mazda Mpv?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (31 complaints, avg 17,397 mi); Engine & Cooling (9 complaints, avg 49,767 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 76,281 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 2003 Mazda Mpv?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 40,584 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Mazda Mpv?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Mazda Mpv include 15 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 24 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 2003 Mazda Mpv have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 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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