2003 Mazda MPV engine problems
27 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Mazda MPV, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
My daughter, danielle grande, was burned on the leg by the tailpipe of my mazda mpv minivan. Her leg touched the tailpipe because it sticks out past the bottom edge of the back bumper. I called mazda and reported the problem but they refused to fix it or take any action.
Engine/spark knocking. Taken to dealer in charlotte. They could not detect noise. Taken back a second time. Dealer called hq in california for instructions. Van is currently in the shop. This is the second attempted fix on this problem. 2003 mazda mpv owner.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mazda MPV
- Transmission 33 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints