no report yet
Vehicle speed control: cables
Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BROKEN ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE OUT OF POSITION AND COULD INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, PREVENTING A DECREASE IN…
2001 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 2001 Mazda MPV, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Mazda MPV has problems
70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Engine and engine cooling
11Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
10Power train
8Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control
6Structure
5Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
3Equipment
3Tires
106 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 9 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 10 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 Mazda MPV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF PARTIAL FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other MPV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MPV median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2001 Mazda MPV safety ratings
2001 Mazda MPV in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What MPV owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 MAZDA MPV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE OR STEAM AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY AND CONTACTED AAA TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION AND…
DEALER INSTALLED A REBUILT G4AEL TRANSMISSION AND A REBUILT CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN A 2001 MAZDA MPV LX VAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2008. I PURCHASED THIS VAN ON MARCH 26, 2008. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE INSTALLATION OF THE USED PARTS IN A VAN ONLY SEVEN YEARS OLD. ON MAY 11, 2009, THE VAN BROKE DOWN WHILE…
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STARTED LEAKING CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND A "TICKING" SOUND AFTER STARTUP FOR THE FIRST FEW MINUTES. THIS OCCURRED WITH 58K ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
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