2002 Mazda MPV exhaust system problems
18 complaints about exhaust system have been filed for the 2002 Mazda MPV, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When exhaust system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 exhaust system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the exhaust system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
We have had a terrible "rotten egg" smell coming from our exhaust since we have purchased the vehicle. We were told by the dealer that the van would be replaced without any inconvenience to us. The dealer later withdrew that offer because mazda corporation felt this was an isolated incident. We were also informed by the dealer to try 3 tan fulls of the same gasoline and the smell would go away.
My 2002 mpv suffered a complete transmission failure at about 75k miles, stalling out in morning traffic and needing to be pushed from the road. The transmission occasionally kicked when shifting since the car was new. I called mazda, which refused to pay anything toward the repair, saying it had relinquished liability for a vehicle several years past warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Mazda MPV
- Transmission 59 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
Exhaust system problems in other years
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