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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:17,397 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#29 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:49,767 mi
#38 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:76,281 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Mazda Mpv.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 31 | 2 | 1 | 17,397 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | — | — | 49,767 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 76,281 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 3 | — | 81,633 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 28,707 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 77,290 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 67,480 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | — | 40,976 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 142,953 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | 55,433 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 | — | — | 52,491 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 112,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 3 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 51,942 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 45,167 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 2 | — | 7,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 14,990 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 37,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 13,092 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 146,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 122,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | 39,901 mi |
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