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Mazda MPV

2000–2004 only

145 classified complaints 2 recalls

2000–2004 Mazda MPV models have 145 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Spark plugs, coils and ignition, typically surfacing around 60,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda MPV report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2000–2004

2005–2006

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 32 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 30 complaints

Median onset: 140,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 11 complaints

Median onset: 104,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 10 complaints

Median onset: 66,800 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 134,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 165,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 4 complaints

Median onset: 101,500 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Mazda MPV report for every year and full specs/safety data.