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The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. While driving 60 mph on a highway, the front passenger side air bag exploded and made a loud sound without warning. The contact sustained injuries and received medical attention due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,850.
Car was stationary and in park. Upon turning key in ignition, the passenger side air bag deployed. Mazda service agent could find no mechanical cause.it is not normal wear and tear.resulting airbags cannot be turned on, leaving us with a vehicle with no airbag protection.mazda declined our request to replace the faulty airbag system, and only offered us a 500 credit toward the purchase of another vehicle. This offer does not equal the book value of the car, and certainly the real value of a paid for reliable vehicle in great condition.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when shifting from park into drive.vehicle collided with brick building . Air bags did not deployed, also has problem with the passenger door lockingand unlocking for no reason while driving.
- the contactwas driving a mazda mpv with an odometer reading of 75000 miles, in foggy conditions on a two lane highway,her vehicle was hit from behind causing her to hit the vehicle in front of her.the contact stated that the traffic had stopped, and she was slowing down. At the time of the impact, the vehiclewas traveling at approximately 20 mph.the second vehicle behind her did not stop and struck her vehicle at approximately 40 mph, according to the police.the airbags did not deploy.the seat belt failed and the front passenger was injured. There were a total of three passengers in the vehicle, all of the passengers were belted and all sustained minor injuries.the vehicle sustained bothfront & rear end damage and had to be towed away. The contact has a police report and pictures of the vehicle.
We were going thru an intersection when another person decided to turn left too early.we were already 1/2 way through, could not stop, traveling around 20 mph.we hit the passenger side front tire area of his vehicle with the front end of our van. Our van totally lost the front bumper, the front is totally smashed, my husbands knees hit the dash so hard he dented the dash.my glasses flew off.my daughter who was in the rear driver side had scrapes and bruises from the seatbelt constraint kicking in.all this and neither air bag went off.insurance is working on estimates to repair or total the van?
Takatarecall it say sr on the seat.... This is whathappens,my wife and iworkfora satellitecompany as installers. Sat at 4:30pm we arrive at customerhouse to perform theinstallation. .. Turn the car off i take the keys as normal.greet thecustomer and did a site surver 5 min.. Pass and we decided to go back to thecarto do paperwork and turn ac on.... Well my wife got on th passenger sideand i in thedriver side we close the doorand i presentthe key to turn on car.. The passenger side air bag on the seat deploye and injure my wife on herarmsand backrib cage neck bones breathingsharp pain on the lung area making her short of breath. Whileshe receivedthe impactwith out expecting the hitshe thoughtshe wasshotshe lost continence and fall into trauma and stress levels till i realize it was the air bag had deployedwhile car was in park. This happen whilethe vehicle was in park and off no ignition keys and happen when i presented the key to turn it on. Now she leaves in fear what if the next car do the same and it has affected her life puttingher in painfulmisery mental and suffering the ignorance and unprofessionalhas affected my family. .. Mazda it's responsible... Thank god she it's alive and we wasn'tdriving. I declare the vehicle unsafe and shouldbe a re callnow please. Let's safe life's. Thank you!some it's liable for what happen to her this vehicle i got it from the honda dealerof winter havenflthey have been very helpful andkindtrying to help us the best way.i need help i am loosingtime at work and all the difficultieswe going through. What can you do?
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that 48 hours after purchasing the vehicle from honda of winter haven in winter haven, florida, the passenger side air bag deployed when the key was inserted into the ignition. The front passenger's right arm and lung were bruised and was taken to the hospital by the driver. The passenger was treated and released. The police was contacted, but a report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
Dt:the contact stated while traveling at45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of the contact'svehicle. This resulted in a crash. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Also, the seat belts did not restrainthe contactproperly. The lap portion of the belt seemed to work fine, but the shoulder strap did not work properly. Thecontactsustainedchestinjuries. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle wastotaled by the insurance company.updated 01/19/06.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the air bag light was flashing continuously on the dashboard. The dealer diagnosis indicated that the pressure in the seat belt caused the air bag light to flash.a recall was issue by mazda regarding the air bags:frontal; however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 68,800.updated 11/16/10. *lj
Restrained driver was traveling through an intersection at approximately 40mph when she was t-boned by a sticking vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Serious injuries.
2003 mazdampv started to stall and lose power. Diagnosis revealed failure of ignition coil 1 and 3. I had them replaced.
Every time this mazda mpv gets a little wet it will not go over 40 mph. I have contacted the dealership with no return phone call or email. The coils allow moisture to get in which will cause the vehicle to think it is overheating and will not go no matter what you do. I was on the highway when this happened in jacksonville during rush hour and being stuck in the middle of no where because of a faulty coil that the dealership does not want to take responsibility for, is beyond frustrating. I have kids that have been in the vehicle other times when this has happened and we had to sit in the van or go to gas stations and wait until it was somewhat derivable again. I have read forum after forum and there seems to be a lot of people having this issue with their mpv, ranging from 1993-2006 models. Something needs to be done with this before someone gets hurt.
Coil failures on 2003 mazda mpv. The failures are widely reported. Causes vehicle stalling and loss of power in traffic. Generates cel (check engine light).
Significant engine missing on acceleration caused vehicle to hesitate while clearing intersection. Near miss on major accident. Mechanic states that this is a very common problem on the 2003 mpv due todefective ignition coils. Repair is to replace all 6 coils as it is unknown which is causing the misfire.
I have had four different coils replaced on a 2003 mazda mpv van, each costing over $1,000 in total and four different visits and rentals.i seem to notice that this is a common complaint.this has happened from about 2 years until 4 years after purchase.
2003 mazda mpv lx with 35,000 miles ignition coil failure after driving through rainstorm in extremely rural area. I was driving alone and had to limp the vehicle 30 miles back to town at 25 mph. Only one place in town could fix it and it was an expensive repair. I have been told this is a common issue with the mazda mpv and if so, there should be a recall for the poorly designed coil.
While driving vehicle on highway at 60mph in traffic vehicle shut off.mazda mechanic told me coil on number one cylinder was bad.this had been replaced just a year or so ago but apparently was bad again.
2003 mazda mpv.70,276 miles. 3/8/11 - started running rough. Two rear coils bad; dealer repaired all three rear coils because (according to dealer) once one goes, they all go.($855.01)one week later - 3/16/11, rough idle and odor of gasoline. Check engine light goes on. 70,339 miles.dealer replaced all 3 front coils. ($463.76)i am told this is a *common problem* with mpvs. Dealer told me he has seen many of them coming in, and it was a good thing i was having it taken care of promptly.if i did not, the catalytic converter goes bad as a result...cost of replacement of the cc: $1,000. Note: i overheard the service manager on the phone telling a customer the spark plug boot goes bad first, and causes some kind of electrical problem that damages the coils.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv.the contact stated that the engine failed four times.the vehicle had to be towed each time.the dealer installed another engine in the vehicle.the contact stated that the check engine light continued to illuminate and the coil ignition had to be replaced twice.the dealer installed new spark plugs in the vehicle on march 13, 2007; however, they failed a year later and had to be replaced.the dealer also installed a wiring harness.the battery was dying, there was a coolant leak, and the radiator core, catalytic converter, manifold studs, and pcm all failed and needed to be replaced.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was approximately 48,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.
2003 mazda mpv stalling in traffic.driving down the road the vehicle will just stall, taking power steering, etc. With it.restarts from neutral just fine.very dangerous situation with vehicles behind you.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving the engine light illuminated and the engine began to stall intermittently. The dealer replaced the pcv valve on 10/5/2004.the failure occurred again in september 2010. The ignition coils were also replaced. The vehicle was repaired again on 9/28/2010; however, the check engine light came on again. The failure mileage was 25,427.the failure mileage was 106478.the water pump was cracked, and the transmission range sensor failed.the consumer stated the engine light illuminated again and the vehicle began to run rough and there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle.it was determined that the ignition coil that was replaced in sept 2010 had gone bad and the ignition coil that was replaced in april of 2008 had also gone bad.updated evoq 03/25/11upated 04/15/11
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle would begin to jerk and it would not respond to the accelerator pedal. The failure recurred while driving at various speeds and the check engine light would also illuminate on the instrument panel during the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the ignition coil for the sixth cylinder was replaced. Approximately three years later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the ignition coil for the first cylinder was replaced. The failure mileage was 52,500 updated 08/24/11 the consumer stated it cost $580 to replace each coil.updated 12/02/11
Multiple ignition coil failures. Car only has 54,000. Miles. Started at 31k lots of other driver complain of premature failure. Very expensive to services. Can cause accident if fails in traffic. Manufacture has made change. Need a recall.
Browsing the complaints 2002 - 2006 for the mazda mpv, i think you will find many of the same complaints regarding the ignition coils.i have a 2003 mpv and had 3 coils and all 6 plugs replaced in the spring at a cost of $700. I now have one or more coils failing again and am faced with a similar charge.this should definitely be a recall issue as it is an obvious design flaw.
Vehicle stutters and dies in traffic.dealer replaced ignition coil #4. Paid $220 since was warranty was up by 4,000 miles. On 4-3-06, same problems replaced coils #1 and #3.filed complaint odi#10204560.research shows that this is a major defect on mazda mpv vans manufactured from 2002-2006.see the following odi #'s 10187564,10127104,10200067,10196342,10196846,10200818,10172841, 10188280.nhtsa should force mazda to recall these coils before someone stalls in heavy traffic and gets hurt.
Check engine light comes on.vehicle stutters and sometimes dies.dealer replaced ignition coils ##1 and #3.big safety issue when dies in heavy traffic.vehicle miles 27673.several complaints from 2002-2006 mpv owners about the ignition coils going bad.
Every time this mazda mpv gets a little wet it will not go over 40 mph. I have contacted the dealership with no return phone call or email. The coils allow moisture to get in which will cause the vehicle to think it is overheating and will not go no matter what you do. I was on the highway when this happened in jacksonville during rush hour and being stuck in the middle of no where because of a faulty coil that the dealership does not want to take responsibility for, is beyond frustrating. I have kids that have been in the vehicle other times when this has happened and we had to sit in the van or go to gas stations and wait until it was somewhat derivable again. I have read forum after forum and there seems to be a lot of people having this issue with their mpv, ranging from 1993-2006 models. Something needs to be done with this before someone gets hurt.
Every time this mazda mpv gets a little wet it will not go over 40 mph. I have contacted the dealership with no return phone call or email. The coils allow moisture to get in which will cause the vehicle to think it is overheating and will not go no matter what you do. I was on the highway when this happened in jacksonville during rush hour and being stuck in the middle of no where because of a faulty coil that the dealership does not want to take responsibility for, is beyond frustrating. I have kids that have been in the vehicle other times when this has happened and we had to sit in the van or go to gas stations and wait until it was somewhat derivable again. I have read forum after forum and there seems to be a lot of people having this issue with their mpv, ranging from 1993-2006 models. Something needs to be done with this before someone gets hurt.
It stalls with no apparent reason while driving on city streets
While driving vehicle on highway at 60mph in traffic vehicle shut off.mazda mechanic told me coil on number one cylinder was bad.this had been replaced just a year or so ago but apparently was bad again.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring due to a coil spring fracture that randomly occurred several times. The contact stated that the previous owner had to replace four coil springs that prematurely fractured. The contact later owned the vehicle in mid april 2015 and also had to replace two coil springs that fractured prematurely. The dealer also replaced a gasket cover. In addition, the dealer diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no permanent solution. Tha manufacturer indicated that the catalytic converter was on back order so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
The problem is with a faulty 2003 mazda mpv pcv hose.original mazda recall number 2204h was conducted to replace the original faulty pcv hose.(note: when pcv hose collapsed, it caused a vacuum leak that affected my brake system and caused problems while in traffic, problem intensity was between minor and major)i had my pcv hose replaced in 2004 under the recall, but the replacement hose also collapsed.i've never heard of a pcv hose collapsing.i've heard of them becoming dry/brittle since it's a rubber hose, but i've never heard of a pcv hose collapsing until the mazda recall.there is some vacuum on the hose, but it's not very strong, i don't think it's strong enough to cause a collapse.in my opinion, there needs to be a second recall to replace the now collapsing replacement hoses.i contacted mazda corporation at 11:30 a.m. On 7 may 09, their response was that they did not keep records on expected life span or repetitive problems with parts and that since i had put a lot of miles on the van and it was 5 years old, and since they did the recall work, it was now my responsibility to replace the faulty replacement hose.it's difficult for me to believe the manufacturer would not keep records on faulty, recalled parts, especially for unusual problems.mazda's case file for my complaint to them is 123531180.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv.the contact stated that the engine failed four times.the vehicle had to be towed each time.the dealer installed another engine in the vehicle.the contact stated that the check engine light continued to illuminate and the coil ignition had to be replaced twice.the dealer installed new spark plugs in the vehicle on march 13, 2007; however, they failed a year later and had to be replaced.the dealer also installed a wiring harness.the battery was dying, there was a coolant leak, and the radiator core, catalytic converter, manifold studs, and pcm all failed and needed to be replaced.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was approximately 48,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.
While braking at 45 mph vehicle stalled.consumer restarted vehicle, andpulled over.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv.the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated when starting the vehicle. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle would jerk when shifting from first to second gear.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where one of the o2 sensors was replaced.throughout the following year, the check engine light would intermittently illuminate on the dashboard before independently turning off.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times where they were unable to diagnose the failure because the check engine light would no longer be illuminated.the vehicle then began to jerk when shifting gears at any speed.after conducting his own research, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where all of the engine coils were replaced.the contact stated that approximately one month later, the check engine light had re-illuminated.the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 89,566.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving the engine light illuminated and the engine began to stall intermittently. The dealer replaced the pcv valve on 10/5/2004.the failure occurred again in september 2010. The ignition coils were also replaced. The vehicle was repaired again on 9/28/2010; however, the check engine light came on again. The failure mileage was 25,427.the failure mileage was 106478.the water pump was cracked, and the transmission range sensor failed.the consumer stated the engine light illuminated again and the vehicle began to run rough and there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle.it was determined that the ignition coil that was replaced in sept 2010 had gone bad and the ignition coil that was replaced in april of 2008 had also gone bad.updated evoq 03/25/11upated 04/15/11
2003 mazda mpv lx with 35,000 miles ignition coil failure after driving through rainstorm in extremely rural area. I was driving alone and had to limp the vehicle 30 miles back to town at 25 mph. Only one place in town could fix it and it was an expensive repair. I have been told this is a common issue with the mazda mpv and if so, there should be a recall for the poorly designed coil.
On 2 separate occasions, engine coil on 2004 mazda mpv broke while driving in the rain and another occasion on a 2003 mazda mpv i also own an engine coil broke while driving in wet weather.each time it caused the engine to shake violently.the service department at the dealership admitted to problems with the engine coils but reports no recall for them.the is a design flow that prevents the coils from dispersing moisture properly.
I have had to replace five of the six coils on my 2003 mazda mpv over 3 years.they fail frequently and cause the engine to miss or stall even while moving.very dangerous in heavy traffic.i see this is a common problem with mazda mpv 2002 - 2006.very expensive to replace the back coils - several hundred dollars.the front ones are easy to replace.
The car was operating normally, than the water pump broke.this caused the engine to overheat.the waterpump was replaced and the engine required a valve job.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv.the contact stated that the engine failed four times.the vehicle had to be towed each time.the dealer installed another engine in the vehicle.the contact stated that the check engine light continued to illuminate and the coil ignition had to be replaced twice.the dealer installed new spark plugs in the vehicle on march 13, 2007; however, they failed a year later and had to be replaced.the dealer also installed a wiring harness.the battery was dying, there was a coolant leak, and the radiator core, catalytic converter, manifold studs, and pcm all failed and needed to be replaced.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was approximately 48,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.
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.
At speeds of 25 - 35 miles per hour, our 2003 mazda mpv lx stalled for no apparent reason in traffic.all control of the vehicle was lost when it stalled, luckily, we were traveling at speeds and in a lane that no accident occurred, however, it was extremely dangerous.we had the vehicle serviced at a dealer local to where we were vacationing. The dealership, holman mazda in egg harbor township, nj,replaced an air bypass valve, which they stated was the reason for stalling at approximately 2500 rpm.when asked if this was a normal failure, the dealer did not believe so.
While driving at any speed, the gears in the vehicle seem to be slipping.the gears didn't change at the proper intervals.there were times when the consumer would be at a stop light and the vehicle would lurch forward , as if struck from behind.the check engine light came on and stayed on.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who reprogrammed the pcm module in the transmission.the reprogramming did not stop the engine from slipping, but it did cause the check engine light to go out.the vehicle has been in the shop for the engine slipping three times, and the problem still persists.the manufacturer has been informed of the problem.*ph
The ignition coils on my 2003 mazda mpv fails while i was driving. My van only has 27,000 miles on it. When i did more research, i found this is a very common problem for mpv. This needs to be a recall!
Coil failures on 2003 mazda mpv. The failures are widely reported. Causes vehicle stalling and loss of power in traffic. Generates cel (check engine light).
2003 honda mazda mvp.consumer states problems with cylinder coils and would like to know whether a recall was issued for this vehicle.*tgw
There is a sulfur smell coming from the engine exhaust, dealer said to try different gas, and it should go away, i have tried several brands of gas and the smell is still there.
Vehicle has about 112, 500 miles when it had a catalytic converter failure. Cost to repair $1800.service manager said this repair is tied to driving with the check engine light on due to engine coil failures. All engine coils had been replaced before 89000 miles.since the coils were replaced earlier, no way to identify the nexus to the catalytic converter. There have been numerous "check engine" warnings and related repairs: o2 sensor, pcv hose,and o2 cannister have been replaced in addition to all 6 engine coils. There was no recall notice on any of these failures and there were other "check engine" warnings where no problem was found. I have driven several cars over 112000 miles and i have never had to replace a catalytic converter. Based on this experience, and the treatment at the mazda dealer, i would not buy another mazda product.
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.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv.the contact stated that the engine failed four times.the vehicle had to be towed each time.the dealer installed another engine in the vehicle.the contact stated that the check engine light continued to illuminate and the coil ignition had to be replaced twice.the dealer installed new spark plugs in the vehicle on march 13, 2007; however, they failed a year later and had to be replaced.the dealer also installed a wiring harness.the battery was dying, there was a coolant leak, and the radiator core, catalytic converter, manifold studs, and pcm all failed and needed to be replaced.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was approximately 48,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.
Carbon monoxide wasreleased into the passenger compartment due to catalytic converter malfunctioning. This part was replaced seven times. However the problem recurred.
2003 mazda mpv.consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service from dealership and vehicle company.the consumer stated his vehicle did not pass a safety inspection, due to a faulty catalytic converter, despite spending over $3,000 to correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv.in 2004, the contact received a recall notice from the manufacturer regarding the pcv hose.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the hose, even though no failures were present.there were no issues with the vehicle for five years.currently, the vehicle idles very roughly, shakes, and surges whenever it is idling at a stop sign.the service engine soon and other instrument panel gauges illuminated.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the hose once again; however, it was not the original model nor the recalled model.the vehicle has been operating normally since the most recent repair.the contact believes that they should have placed the current hose on the vehicle back in 2004 at 30,000 miles.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 78,000.updated 08/14/09. *ljupdated 08/14/09.
2003 mpv's check engine light came on shortly after getting on the interstate.van had a "stuttering" feel.even though the van was 5 weeks out of warranty by time, not mileage (39901 miles) i took it to the dealership hoping for a goodwill fix.they said it was the egr valve.i have never seen an egr valve to out so early.dealership did cover the part and charged me $180 in labor to replace the valve that was only a two bolt removal and extremely easy to get to.mazda should have covered this fully.i was expecting this to be the famous coil problem.
The contact owns 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the vehicle had a flat tire and when the towing company attempted to remove the spare tire the technicians had a difficult time removing the tire from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the lift for the spare tire needed to be replaced.the approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 03/16/11updated 05/23/11
While driving vehicle on highway at 60mph in traffic vehicle shut off.mazda mechanic told me coil on number one cylinder was bad.this had been replaced just a year or so ago but apparently was bad again.
Not a complaint-merely a questionable vehicle safety/design inquiry:i bought a 2003 mazda mpv in december. Recently, while under the vehicle doing an oil change, i noticed a troubling design in the gas tank location. It is right up against the door sill/rocker panel area on the driver's side. This location looks very vulnerable to rupture and fire in case of a side impact collision. Has this design been tested as safe? it reminds me of the old pinto design with the tank right ahead of the rear bumper.
One tailgate strut bolt on my mazda mpv failed while i was opening the tailgate causing the tailgate to fall unexpectedly.i was lucky that i wasn't hurt.
Vehicle shifted out of park and rolled backwards out of the driveway and hit the consumer's pregnant wife. *mr the dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. *sc
My 2003 mazda mpv has a horrible transmission shifting problem. Took it to dealer and they said it's the transmission control module. They charged me 1,500 dollars to install new and and reflash it and the transmission still doesn't shift properly.
The transmissiondid not shift smoothly. The motor revved up then slammed into gear, which caused the vehicle to jump. Provide further details................................................................
2003 mazda mpv - transmission shifts very rough from 2nd to 3rd. You can feel the transmission slipping then it slams into 3rd gear.problem is intermittent and unpredictable. Dealer says the problem cannot be diagnosed and fixed unless it can be duplicated in the repair shop. I printed 30 pages from the edmunds.com board and mazdausa.com board and handed it to the service manager to show that yes this is a problem. The van only has 4100 miles on it and has done this since purchased. I will now keep a record of the incidents. **riverside, ca.*la
We had an issue with our 2003 mazda mpv es van that was reported on this site about 2 months ago. The transmission was shifting harshly between 2nd and 3rd gears. After several attempts to fix the problem, our dealership finally told us the mazda has identified the problem. They call it shift shock and it requires a reprogramming of the computer.
2003 mazda mpv. Transmission shifts very hard from 2nd to 3rd. You can actually feel the transmission slipping and then it will slam into 3rd gear. It feels as if you are being hit from behind. Very dangerous! the problem is intermittent and unpredictable.
Throttle revved, butvehicle failed to accelerate when the gas pedal was depressed. Prior this to incident transmissionabruptly shifted into gear.dealership refused to repair the problem until the manufacturer decided on a remedy.
Transmission between 2nd and 3rd gear- in the last month or so, we have noticed a hesitation and then hard shift into third gear during regular city driving. We spent 2/16/2004 at the dealership for an oil change, tire rotation, and examination of this problem. They performed a reflash of the tcm/ptm and left the dealership satisfied. About 15 minutes later, it started again. We called back and as of this morning, we have scheduled a drive with the transmission mechanic. I have noticed a number of complaints here and on edmunds.com. I really hope this can be solved for an otherwise great minivan.
My wife and i purchased a 2003 mazda mpv in august. We are very happy overall with the vehicle. However, about 70% of the time when the van is shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears the tranmission hesitates and shifts hard. The tranmission makes a clunking sound. We brought the vehicle to the crystal auto mall on november 28th and they said that the computer needed to be updated and that it was fixed. After a couple of days we realized that the problem was not fixed. We received a survey from mazda to measure our satisfaction of the repair and it was indicated that the problem was not fixed. We never heard from mazda. We brought the van back to the dealer on december 30th and were told that the technician needed to speak with mazda to fix the transmission. As of today (january 2nd) they still haven't spoken with mazda about the problem. I mentioned to the service manager that a lot of people seem to be having the same problem and he admitted that the problem exists for some mpvs. My wife called mazda to complain about the service taking so long and that this is the 2nd time the van was brought in, but mazda's response was that the dealer was working on the problem. The van has less than 6,000 miles on it, so hopefully the problem will be fixed or we will be looking into invoking our state's lemon law.
About 50% of time, automatic transmission shifts very abruptly from 2nd to 3rd gear. I have seen many other complaints about this problem on the web, this must be a design or software defect. I worry about long term damage to the drivetrain. Other than this problem, van is very reliable. I have 9200 miles on odo.
2003 mazda mpv.transmission shifts very hard from 2nd to 3rd.you can actually feel the transmission slipping and then it will slam into 3rd gear.it feels as if you are being hit from behind.very dangerous!the problem is intermittent and unpredictable.problem appears to be more apparent when the outside temp is mild and the engine has been running for more than 15-20 minutes.problem must be duplicated in order for mazda to repair.my van has 6500 miles on it.
My 2003 mazda mpv, the transmission shifts hard between 2nd and 3rd gear. You can feel the transmission slipping and then it hits hard into third gear. I have taken this vehicle three times to the dealer for repair. First time they updated computer info, second time they replaced the tcm, and third time they replaced the tranny fluid which i paid for and the problem still hasn't been solved.
I have a 2003 mazda mpv with 8,000 miles on it.my transmission (2nd to 3rd shift) started shifting with a jolt from about 1,000 miles.it only happened occasionally at first but now it is every day.have taken it to malloy mazda.they called mazda and told me to wait until mazda gets a fix.they are suppose to call me.
Vehicle has clunking when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd especially at slower speeds vehicle has been to the shop 4 times and problem still exists. Dealer installed 2 new software updates. Dealer that has tried fixing problem is new country- mazda saratoga springs ny.
2003 mazda mpv developing problems with the transmission shifting.***no answer required***. *mrthe van would shift from first to second gear, then there was a hard jerk/shift and the vehicle would lunge forward.the consumer received a shift shock recall at took the vehicle to a dealer to be serviced.although the reflash was updated the problem was not allieviated.the technicians were unable to pinpoint and correct the problem.
While driving vehicle down shifted without warning. Consumer stated the part wasreplaced five times; however, the problem still exists. Vehicle down shifted to neutral.*la
Transmission failed.this led to the vehicle being undrivable.transmission replaced at 65,000 miles at a cost of $3500 at hamilton mazda in nj.mazda north american op refused to cover replace/repair. Service mentioned that this was the third transmission failure for mpv this year. This was the fifth time vehicle had to be repaired due to transmission problems.transmission computer module failed on jan 19, 2005.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving the engine light illuminated and the engine began to stall intermittently. The dealer replaced the pcv valve on 10/5/2004.the failure occurred again in september 2010. The ignition coils were also replaced. The vehicle was repaired again on 9/28/2010; however, the check engine light came on again. The failure mileage was 25,427.the failure mileage was 106478.the water pump was cracked, and the transmission range sensor failed.the consumer stated the engine light illuminated again and the vehicle began to run rough and there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle.it was determined that the ignition coil that was replaced in sept 2010 had gone bad and the ignition coil that was replaced in april of 2008 had also gone bad.updated evoq 03/25/11upated 04/15/11
Transmission slips and then slams into gear.
While driving the car does not shift into gears well. It is an intermittent problem that mazda claims they can't duplicate or fix. However, all the vans appear to have this problem. Iowned mine since july 2003, and only took it in once, since they say they still can't fix it. Vehicle does this evenat slow speeds . It feels as if i was hit from behind, and put people at risk of an accident when surging in stop and go traffic! please get this fixed, i"m not alone with this problem.
On occasion, upon acceleration, engine slips, then bangs into gear.took it to the service and they found nothing.pulling out of the service parking lot it happened to me twice. Also man in front of me in the service line has the same year model and is complaining about the same thing.
I purchased a 2003 mazda mpv es on 12/23/03.vehicle has approx 320 miles on it and i'm beginning to experiance and harsh bang on upshift between 2nd and 3rd gear.i found thousands of complaints pertaining to the same problem.i'm trying to find out if theres a fix or not.
Transmission lags, then slams into gear on 2-3 shift, particularly under inconsistent acceleration (such as in traffic). Causes noise, uncomfortable jerk, potentially dangerous driving situation when other vehicles are close.*la
The transmission seems to shift very hard in between certain gears..it thrustsyou forward with a power surge. I bought this vehicle because i am a disabled woman.and it filled all my needs..when this jolt happens. Talked to my doctor and was advised to do as little driving as possible in this van.at risk of more injury to my neck..took it to the dealer 3 times..was told that it was just a quirk in the mazda transmission.told the mazda mechanic that it was an awfully expensive quirk. They did a reprogram on the transmission.it still does it ..only now the geers slip too.they said that they would no longer see the vehicle for this problem . If they could not get the van to reproduce the problem for the mechanic, that it would be at my expense and not under warrenty. They refuse to do anything about it. This problem exist. Only there is no way that you can pin point the moment and time of thisproblem.
I have a 2003 mazda mpv and the transmission down shifts from 4th to 3rd; from 3rd to 2nd; and from 2nd to 1st. It does this every day. It is so bad some times i think we are going to get some kind of neck/back injury. I do not know why mazda has been sitting on this problem for years and up to now has not done anything about it. I do have to say that i bought this van from mazda with 11k miles in 2004 but never noticed the date under the engine hood that signified that the computer had been re-flashed. I am guessing that they had once tried to correct the transmission problem that we are now experiencing. Shame on mazda for not disclosing this problem that could have return and did return. I am hoping that someone with authority, reading these complaints, will make mazda fix their defective mpv vans.thank you.
While driving at any speed, the gears in the vehicle seem to be slipping.the gears didn't change at the proper intervals.there were times when the consumer would be at a stop light and the vehicle would lurch forward , as if struck from behind.the check engine light came on and stayed on.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who reprogrammed the pcm module in the transmission.the reprogramming did not stop the engine from slipping, but it did cause the check engine light to go out.the vehicle has been in the shop for the engine slipping three times, and the problem still persists.the manufacturer has been informed of the problem.*ph
Transmission slips, usually going from 2nd to 3rd, and sometimes 1st to 2nd. Usually happens when i try to accelerate hard. Engine revs up and the transmission slips, then with a big clunk the gear engages. Seems to me like a severe safety issue if you cannot accelerate yourself out of a potential side impact. And this must be hard on the transmission too. I've checked this out with two separate dealers, once right after i got the vehicle in 2003 and once in 2005. Both dealers could not reproduce the problem, but this happens to me quite often, at least a couple of times a month. I know that the service bulletin is out on this, but now my warranty is expired. At any rate, i don't feel like taking it into the dealer and wasting my time only to be told that there is nothing wrong with it.
You can add me to the list of people who are experiencing the hard shift problem that many others have described as an intermittent hard slam of the trans in my new $30,000 mazda mpv. It occurs when the van has been driven for a while and happens when shifting from 2nd to 3rd around 30mi per hr. I have taken it to the original dealer and they admit that there is a problem but they won't try to fix it because they say they currently they have no fix from mazda. I emailed mazda and they admit that there is no fix but they are working with the manufacturer of the transmission. I am trying to file for lemon law arbitration with the attorney general at this time. I need four work orders from the dealers which means 4 days without a car and time off work . The second dealer i took it to said my van was working as it was designed to even though i tried to show the service manager the email from mazda that as good as confesses that they are having problems with the transmissions on 2003/2004 mpv's. The area dealer service rep for mazda wouldn't help me either. I think it's time for me to call my friends at cbs news and get mazda on 20/20 and have them answer some pointed questions, like why don't they stand behind their cars and give us the service we all deserve. If you want to see more complaints go to edmunds.com there are over 3000 + complaints and counting. I think mazda won't do anything about this until some one is either in an accident or hurt as a result of the trans. Problem. My recommendation is don't buy a mazda mpy van.
A few weeks ago i had noticed that my 2003 mazda mpv was jerking or hesitating. I only have 42,395 miles on it. I took it to one place and was told it sounds like transmission trouble to them. I brought in to aamco and was told it was the torque converter and they showed me where the metal was etched out>my warranty expired in april 2007 i was told i was lucky to address this problem now before the entire engine seized. I have been a mazda owner since 1993 first i had a protege then the 626 now i own the mpv i am shocked that this would happen so soon with so little mileage/ to replace everything it will cost me $3480 what a shame!!!!
On may 13, 2004, my 33-week pregnant wife pulled into my driveway with our daughter sleeping in back of our 2003 mazda mpv.my wife put the car in park, engaged the emergency brake, and left the car running.pse&g workers requested that my wife talk with them. While she did so, the car remained stationary for 5-10 minutes.my wife then attempted to open the rear automatic door.it beeped instead.my wife opened the front door and pushed the button there to open the rear door.it beeped again.my wife checked that the gear shift was in park.it was.the car then started to roll backwards.witnesses say they heard a ratcheting noise when the car started rolling.my wife pulled up the emergency brake to make sure that it was fully engaged.this did not stop the car.my wife was knocked to the ground and the door caught my wifes abdomen and continued to roll over her, scraping her as she tried to protect our baby.the car rolled into the street with our daughter in it.the car hit the curb and just missed being hit by a car.the rear door then popped open.a pse&g worker turned off the car and stated that the dashboard indicated that the mpv was still in park when he did so.on may 14, our mazda dealer ran diagnostic tests and advised us that it was unable to replicate the accident.mazda took the position that nothing was wrong with the car.mazda suggested that it was possible my wife failed to put the car fully in park.i advised mazda that this made no sense because the car was stationary in our driveway for 5-10 minutes and it was still in park when it stopped.the notion that the mpv slipped into reverse and then back into park makes no sense.mazda has given us no adequate explanation for why this accident occurred.there are multiple complaints about 2003 mazda mpvs on the nhtsa's website about their transmissions, including down shifting between gears and gear slippage.
Transmission shifting rough.it seems the transmission is slipping and then slams into gear.it happens every day, some days more than others and some days harder than others.sometimes i feel like i am going to get whiplash whenever it slams into gear.i have been complaining about this problem since late last year but the dealer cannot seem to fix it.they keep replacing the coils but that does not solve the problem.they mentioned that they seem to be having this problem with a lot of 2003 mpv's.it has been to the shop five times since january and it is still not fixed.
The car has a hesitation when its accelerating from 20 mph to 30 mph, after the hesitation it has a slight surge in speed and a knocking sound.it happens in an intermittent manner.dealer knows about the problem from others who had similar complaints but said it's normal.mechanic knows the conditions of how it occurs but claim in the test drive not to be able to duplicate the problem.the car has only 2,500 miles and was having this problem from 200 miles on.
2003 mazda mpv- transmission shifts very rough from 2nd to 3rd.problem is intermittent and unpredictable.dealer says the problem cannot be diagnosed andfixed unless it can be duplicated in the repair shop.*la
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv.the contact stated that the engine failed four times.the vehicle had to be towed each time.the dealer installed another engine in the vehicle.the contact stated that the check engine light continued to illuminate and the coil ignition had to be replaced twice.the dealer installed new spark plugs in the vehicle on march 13, 2007; however, they failed a year later and had to be replaced.the dealer also installed a wiring harness.the battery was dying, there was a coolant leak, and the radiator core, catalytic converter, manifold studs, and pcm all failed and needed to be replaced.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was approximately 48,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.
1) transmission has very hard shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Problem is intermittent.2) occurred at least once a day and mostly in local traffic. 3) took it to the long beach mazda dealer to reprogram the tcm but the problem still occurring.
Child's neck somehow got caught up in the seat belt and would not release. Please provide any further information. Ph
- the contactwas driving a mazda mpv with an odometer reading of 75000 miles, in foggy conditions on a two lane highway,her vehicle was hit from behind causing her to hit the vehicle in front of her.the contact stated that the traffic had stopped, and she was slowing down. At the time of the impact, the vehiclewas traveling at approximately 20 mph.the second vehicle behind her did not stop and struck her vehicle at approximately 40 mph, according to the police.the airbags did not deploy.the seat belt failed and the front passenger was injured. There were a total of three passengers in the vehicle, all of the passengers were belted and all sustained minor injuries.the vehicle sustained bothfront & rear end damage and had to be towed away. The contact has a police report and pictures of the vehicle.
Dt:the contact stated while traveling at45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of the contact'svehicle. This resulted in a crash. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Also, the seat belts did not restrainthe contactproperly. The lap portion of the belt seemed to work fine, but the shoulder strap did not work properly. Thecontactsustainedchestinjuries. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle wastotaled by the insurance company.updated 01/19/06.
2004 mazda mpv ex. While parked in a parking lot (car turned off), in passenger bucket seat behind driver, i sat down my 2 year old in order to change his diaper. I knew that the seats reclined using the lever on the side. While my son sat on the seat, i turned the lever, expecting seat to recline, however, there is a spring mechanism (?) that automatically tries to close the seat, folding the back of the seat forward, for storage and removal. I was not expecting the automatic folding of the seatback at the force at which it closed. When i pulled the lever the leat back closed on my son and pushed him into the back of the drivers seat (which has a handle on the back of it). He hit his mouth and forehead on the back of the drivers seat and complained of a sore mouth/tongue and had an abrasion on his forehead. *la
I would like to report the vance who is the auto manager at sears auto in salem, oregon at 955 lancaster drive ne salem, oregon 97301.i bought 4 new tires in june 2018 and purchased a road hazard plus warranty.in between this incident i am reporting to you; i reported vance for being very unprofessional to me in the store, making demeaning comments to me, and denying me the opportunity to buy all season tires that were available online.i filed a complaint in july after going in for an oil change and vance doing something to my headlights when he was not asked to.i am reporting that every part that i replace new on my car; vance went to that area (new headlights, new rotors) and caused me to have to go receive additional work (which i did on my rotors, i had to have them machined even though i had new ones put on in 2016.new rotors last more than 1 brake pad change).i received that work on september 10, 2018 at another automotive shop.i went to sears on september 10, 2018 because my tire was low.my tires are still under warranty.vance from sears auto in salem, oregon stated he would not service my car because i filed a report with sears customer service.he stated i can drive to sears in beaverton, oregon when vance knew i had a nail in my tire.he was putting my safety at risk.i had to go buy another tire, call the district manager (leo), and have him approve for my tire to be changed in salem and to be reimbursed for the tire that i paid for.leo was very professional and fixed the situation but i am reporting vance attempting to compromise my safety, working on areas of my car i did not ask or approve, unprofessional abuse, and for discrimination.there are other customers that have filed customer service complaints against this salem auto shop in salem, oregon but they were still able to utilize their warranty.i appreciate your investigati
I have a 2003 mazda mpv es.it has 60,000 miles on it. My problem is with the brakes, i think!no one can find anything wrong.know how it sound if you run over an unlevel manhole cover at a slow speed?everytime i brake, there's a clangy metal to metal sound. Loud!i have had the van put on a rack 4-5 times, and no one can visibly see anything wrong. I have looked at all the recalls and see nothing similar to this. It's driving me crazy because it sounds like the bottom is falling out everytime i brake..
1 month ago (4/10/06) i experienced the first of many problems with my brakes.while driving at only 30 mph my vehicle's rpm gauge went up to 4.5 on the scale and stayed that way for 15 minutes.producing the smell of burning rubber or metal.cars and tractor trailers were approaching me faster than i could move to get out of the way.many times i can sit idle at the traffic light without my foot on the brake pedal.the brakes stick so much that i don't even have to apply them in order to stop.the car abruptly stops when i release pressure from the brake pedal.it was suggested by a certified mazda technician that i must have my calipers replaced because they were locking.and so i did on 5/8.after driving the car for one week, the very same problem occurred again.on 5/16 my car was repaired by the same technician who said that we must replace the brake lines because they could have collapsed.and so i did on 5/22.before driving off, i test drove the car and nothing happened.much to my surprise the problem had been fixed.little to my surprise two short days later on 5/24 at 11:00 pm on bladensburg road and new york avenue in washington, dc my cars' speed was reduced to 15 mph with an rpm reading of 5!this scared me as it was late and i was in a not so desirable neighborhood along with my mother who walks with a cane and i am 3 months pregnant.drivers were blowing their horns and yelling obscenities to us to move out of the way.finally i reached an area where there was a shoulder to pull off on.i called my insurance company for emergency road side assistance and it took 1 1/2 hours & $125.00 cash for an emergency tow vehicle to come pick us up.in summary, i have received new brake pads and rotors have been serviced.i've had multiple days off of work and a tremendous dent in my purse.i was told my car does not qualify for this recall.i am in desperate need of some sort of assistance.is there anything nhtsa can do??
The rear brakes squeaked very loudly when coming to a stop. The consumer had the brakes inspected by the dealer three times but the dealer has noyt been able to find or correct the problem.*nlm
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv.when the brakes were applied the vehicle would surge.the failure occurred everytime the brakes were applied.a safety recall notice was received in 2004 and the repair was made to the vehicle.the failure had reoccured.he was uncertain about the exact mileage on his vehicle.
Brakes rear- squeak frequently when stopping.already serviced once, squeeked on the way home. Due for 2nd service.occurs on most every stop, near the end of the stop.
I was going 55 mph, suddenly the steering wheeled pulled to the right.i immediately pulled it back to the left.once again, the wheel pulled hard to the right.i tried to pull it back to the left but couldn't.it felt like a 500 pound gorilla was sitting next to me tugging the wheel.i got scared and slammed on the brakes.the car went round in circles and spun out into the jersey barrier.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she heard a loud popping noise. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the front driver's side tie rod was fractured. The wheel was also pointed outward. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,958.
This car has not driven in a safe manner since it was purchased.i have taken it to the dealer three times (which by the way was a total pain).after five months of 'research' into the problem mazda claims that it's not a safety issue.also the brakes make a very unsafe noise and don't seem to stop the car very good.the car has been parked for months, as i do not trust driving it anymore.mazda has not been helpful and has no care for the safety of my family or me.
Air quality inside vehicle is toxic.*mr2003 mazda mpv air quality inside of vehicle is toxic.*mr
The contact owns 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the vehicle had a flat tire and when the towing company attempted to remove the spare tire the technicians had a difficult time removing the tire from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the lift for the spare tire needed to be replaced.the approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 03/16/11updated 05/23/11
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the trunk latch fractured, causing the hood to strike her on the head. The contact received a minor concussion. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 72,000.
In march 2005, i noticed that the rear bumper had cracks in it approximately 6 - 8 inches in length on both sides, directly in line with the tires.the cracks were not pushed in as would be indicative of an impact but the top of them came out over the bottom of the crack.when i took it to mainline mazda in saskatoon, they told me that the cause was rocks on gravel roads pounding the inside of the bumper.they said that there was an open area on inside of bumper which allowed the rocks to get in.they said that some vehicles they had put a piece of foam inside to protect the bumper.they would not fix under warranty as they said when you get rock chips on your windshield, that's not covered under warranty.my complaint is that this is a design flaw and should be covered under warranty.i told the service man that the mpv should come with a warning -van not suitable for gravel road driving.we live on a farm and can not get away from driving on gravel.
For over 6 months, my 2003 mazda mpv's driver's side back seat passenger door has been opening spontaneously and has not been closing correctly.it has been brought back to be repaired twice, and the same problem persists.the dealership has replaced the locking mechanism, but that has not corrected it.with children in the backseat, this posses a great danger as it happens nearly every time that door is opened.
Consumer's vehicle wasi nvolvedin a collision,and the dealer repaired the door, but damaged the side body molding. Service manager refused to repair what was damaged, and asked consumer not to return. Also,vehicle was in for a tire rotation. Consumer wanted to know how they gained access to the interior of the vehicle without having the keys. Consumer was very angry because it was a former employee who did this. The service managerdenied the incident, and asked consumer again not to return to this dealership.
Mazda mpv 2003 purchased in feb 03.since then, have had several problems with passenger power sliding door not operatingproperly.it has been to the dealership 4 times for repair.each time, dealer claims it's "fixed."symptoms include:door will not shut properly, will not open at all or does not close flush with van.initiated steps to claim va lemon law on nov 21, 2003. *la
One tailgate strut bolt on my mazda mpv failed while i was opening the tailgate causing the tailgate to fall unexpectedly.i was lucky that i wasn't hurt.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring due to a coil spring fracture that randomly occurred several times. The contact stated that the previous owner had to replace four coil springs that prematurely fractured. The contact later owned the vehicle in mid april 2015 and also had to replace two coil springs that fractured prematurely. The dealer also replaced a gasket cover. In addition, the dealer diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no permanent solution. Tha manufacturer indicated that the catalytic converter was on back order so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
Takatarecall it say sr on the seat.... This is whathappens,my wife and iworkfora satellitecompany as installers. Sat at 4:30pm we arrive at customerhouse to perform theinstallation. .. Turn the car off i take the keys as normal.greet thecustomer and did a site surver 5 min.. Pass and we decided to go back to thecarto do paperwork and turn ac on.... Well my wife got on th passenger sideand i in thedriver side we close the doorand i presentthe key to turn on car.. The passenger side air bag on the seat deploye and injure my wife on herarmsand backrib cage neck bones breathingsharp pain on the lung area making her short of breath. Whileshe receivedthe impactwith out expecting the hitshe thoughtshe wasshotshe lost continence and fall into trauma and stress levels till i realize it was the air bag had deployedwhile car was in park. This happen whilethe vehicle was in park and off no ignition keys and happen when i presented the key to turn it on. Now she leaves in fear what if the next car do the same and it has affected her life puttingher in painfulmisery mental and suffering the ignorance and unprofessionalhas affected my family. .. Mazda it's responsible... Thank god she it's alive and we wasn'tdriving. I declare the vehicle unsafe and shouldbe a re callnow please. Let's safe life's. Thank you!some it's liable for what happen to her this vehicle i got it from the honda dealerof winter havenflthey have been very helpful andkindtrying to help us the best way.i need help i am loosingtime at work and all the difficultieswe going through. What can you do?
The consumer smelled a strong chemical odor in the cabin of the vehicle.the smell caused the consumer to feel nauseous and made it impossible to drive the vehicle. The dealer replaced the leather seat and other accessories yet the smell was still present. *nlm *sc
2003 mazda mpv.70,276 miles. 3/8/11 - started running rough. Two rear coils bad; dealer repaired all three rear coils because (according to dealer) once one goes, they all go.($855.01)one week later - 3/16/11, rough idle and odor of gasoline. Check engine light goes on. 70,339 miles.dealer replaced all 3 front coils. ($463.76)i am told this is a *common problem* with mpvs. Dealer told me he has seen many of them coming in, and it was a good thing i was having it taken care of promptly.if i did not, the catalytic converter goes bad as a result...cost of replacement of the cc: $1,000. Note: i overheard the service manager on the phone telling a customer the spark plug boot goes bad first, and causes some kind of electrical problem that damages the coils.
Car was stationary and in park. Upon turning key in ignition, the passenger side air bag deployed. Mazda service agent could find no mechanical cause.it is not normal wear and tear.resulting airbags cannot be turned on, leaving us with a vehicle with no airbag protection.mazda declined our request to replace the faulty airbag system, and only offered us a 500 credit toward the purchase of another vehicle. This offer does not equal the book value of the car, and certainly the real value of a paid for reliable vehicle in great condition.
I would like to report the vance who is the auto manager at sears auto in salem, oregon at 955 lancaster drive ne salem, oregon 97301.i bought 4 new tires in june 2018 and purchased a road hazard plus warranty.in between this incident i am reporting to you; i reported vance for being very unprofessional to me in the store, making demeaning comments to me, and denying me the opportunity to buy all season tires that were available online.i filed a complaint in july after going in for an oil change and vance doing something to my headlights when he was not asked to.i am reporting that every part that i replace new on my car; vance went to that area (new headlights, new rotors) and caused me to have to go receive additional work (which i did on my rotors, i had to have them machined even though i had new ones put on in 2016.new rotors last more than 1 brake pad change).i received that work on september 10, 2018 at another automotive shop.i went to sears on september 10, 2018 because my tire was low.my tires are still under warranty.vance from sears auto in salem, oregon stated he would not service my car because i filed a report with sears customer service.he stated i can drive to sears in beaverton, oregon when vance knew i had a nail in my tire.he was putting my safety at risk.i had to go buy another tire, call the district manager (leo), and have him approve for my tire to be changed in salem and to be reimbursed for the tire that i paid for.leo was very professional and fixed the situation but i am reporting vance attempting to compromise my safety, working on areas of my car i did not ask or approve, unprofessional abuse, and for discrimination.there are other customers that have filed customer service complaints against this salem auto shop in salem, oregon but they were still able to utilize their warranty.i appreciate your investigati
We drive to lake tahoe in my mpv van with 5 people in it. The van jerked when driving accelerating from 40 to 50 mph. We changed driver on the way, and both driver felled the same thing. It seems a transmission shift shock or shift flare. Then when "google" the problem on internet, i found out that it is a very common problem for mazda mpv 5-speed auto transmission.many people experienced a sudden failure after a few weeks of the "shift flares".this can be very dangerous.mazda should offer free repair for this common failure of their product.i'm engineer and i take good care of my cars and change all oil and atf on schedule.my ford minivan 96 areostar have run more than 260 k mile with original engine and transmission.it is still running strong.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. When she attempted to stop the vehicle, the brakes would not respond. The contact shifted into neutral gear in order to stop the vehicle. The contact continued driving to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that a part of the accelerator pedal had been tightened which caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired at that time. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 91,000. The failure mileage was 86,298. Updated 02/23/11 updated 02/28/11
2003 mazda mpv began to rapidly accelerate while entering my driveway. Even though applying brakes at full force, my vehicle crashed into my garage door. While trying to put gear shift into neutral, i accidentally shifted into reverse. The vehicle again accelerated, the whole while i had both feet pushing on the brakes as hard as i was able. The minivan then shot out in reverse and hit my neighbors' car parked on the street in front of their house.
While slowly accelerating, the rpm jumps up about 600-800 rpm and the transmission jumps, somewhat violently, into 3rd gear. It only occurrs from 2nd to 3rd. In does not matter what the weather is or how long the vehicle has been operating. It happens about 70% of the time. We have taken the vehicle in twice and the dealer (sherrits sic.) state they can not duplicate the problem and they have not found any fault codes, therefor, there's nothing they can do. I am to continue to monitor the problem. Our van has 6010 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv wagon. While driving 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 90 mph without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they inspected it and was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notnotified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 110,000.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when shifting from park into drive.vehicle collided with brick building . Air bags did not deployed, also has problem with the passenger door lockingand unlocking for no reason while driving.
Throttle revved, butvehicle failed to accelerate when the gas pedal was depressed. Prior this to incident transmissionabruptly shifted into gear.dealership refused to repair the problem until the manufacturer decided on a remedy.
Dt:the contact states on two different occasions his wife was in a parking lot and the vehicle started accelerating, causing an accident both times. The last timecar was in drive while she was puttingfoot on the brake to put it in drive she never touched the accelerator. The same thing had both times. The first time she hit a car and a tree and the second time she hit a tree in the same parking lot. The second accident happened on april 30, 2005.
1.use of cruise control on west virigina turnpike with mpv 2.cruise control fails to maintain set speed.speed will vary +/- 3 mph. In going up hill cruise control over speeds set speed by 3-4 mph, sometimes accelerating at the increased speed by several seconds.at 70 mph this causes the driver to have to brake to avoid rear ending the car in front even though the car ahead may be 8 or more car lengths away.this is a totally unsafe condition.3.dealer would do nothing to repair saying that the speed variation was within mfg. Limits?
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The light on the sun visor on the driver side remains in the on position. There were two burn holes in the visor. The contact was concerned that it could cause a fire. The dealer stated that they could not assist him. He called the manufacturer and they stated that there was nothing they could do to assist him. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 63,000. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Both sunvisors mirror housings drops hanging from the cables every time you lower the sunvisors. It happens stationary and in motion. Can't virtually use sunvisors.
I would like to report the vance who is the auto manager at sears auto in salem, oregon at 955 lancaster drive ne salem, oregon 97301.i bought 4 new tires in june 2018 and purchased a road hazard plus warranty.in between this incident i am reporting to you; i reported vance for being very unprofessional to me in the store, making demeaning comments to me, and denying me the opportunity to buy all season tires that were available online.i filed a complaint in july after going in for an oil change and vance doing something to my headlights when he was not asked to.i am reporting that every part that i replace new on my car; vance went to that area (new headlights, new rotors) and caused me to have to go receive additional work (which i did on my rotors, i had to have them machined even though i had new ones put on in 2016.new rotors last more than 1 brake pad change).i received that work on september 10, 2018 at another automotive shop.i went to sears on september 10, 2018 because my tire was low.my tires are still under warranty.vance from sears auto in salem, oregon stated he would not service my car because i filed a report with sears customer service.he stated i can drive to sears in beaverton, oregon when vance knew i had a nail in my tire.he was putting my safety at risk.i had to go buy another tire, call the district manager (leo), and have him approve for my tire to be changed in salem and to be reimbursed for the tire that i paid for.leo was very professional and fixed the situation but i am reporting vance attempting to compromise my safety, working on areas of my car i did not ask or approve, unprofessional abuse, and for discrimination.there are other customers that have filed customer service complaints against this salem auto shop in salem, oregon but they were still able to utilize their warranty.i appreciate your investigati
Complaint received via e-mail. I would like to file a complaint regarding mymini van. I was driving on the interstate at 65 mph when the rim on the front driver's side failed. The rim completely came apart, and the twisted metal cut my tire. Due to the fact that the rim completely disintegrated the van lifted off the ground. I lost control of the vehicle, and skidded across two lanes of the interstate. Luckily, the incident did not occur during a busy time. There were no other cars involved in the incident, and the damage was limited to the rim, tire, and hubcap. We did not hit a pot hole or any other object in the road. I decided to contact you because i am concerned that this vehicle is equipped with faulty rims. I had my 16 month old child in the car at the time. The faulty rim could have caused a serious or fatal accident, if it would have occurred during a busy time of day. The vehicle has 18,500 miles, and has been properly maintained. The tires were checked and rotatedtwo months ago. Also, i have taken this vehicle to have two separate recalls repaired in the past three months. Neither of recall notices were related to the wheels nor the axles. The man with the towing service said that he had never seen a rim damaged like this one without being involved in some type of accident. I would appreciate someone looking into this matter. *tc
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