Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2000
Best: 2006
7 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 10 model years, the Mazda MPV has 688 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 29 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and power train. 2000 drew the most complaints (155), 2006 the fewest (12).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mazda MPV vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $3,950–$6,995.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2000 (155 complaints). Lowest: 2006 (12).
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the vehicle's age and maintenance history.
Includes torque converter failure (causing shuddering, stalling when put in gear), torque converter clutch solenoid circuit faults (P0740), and general "bad" transmissions requiring replacement.
Radiator leaks, thermostat failures (codes P0126, P0128), and sudden coolant loss leading to overheating, sometimes linked to recent repair work.
Includes knock sensor failure (P0327), VTCS/IMRC valve faults (P1512), rough idle/misfires (P0300, P0302), and high idle issues potentially linked to IAC valve or vacuum leaks.
Vehicle suddenly shutting off while driving (everything cuts out) but restarting normally afterward; flickering dash/cab lights; faulty window regulators; broken rear wiper.
Significant oil consumption (e.g., 5L over 4500 km) with no visible smoke or leaks; various oil leak points including valve cover gaskets.
Owner insights cover all generations of the MPV. Individual model years are broken down above.
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