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Risk. IF THE TIRE IS OPERATED IN AN UNDER-INFLATED CONDITION, THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE COMPROMISED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2003 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 113 owner complaints about the 2003 Mazda MPV, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Mazda MPV has problems
113 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Power train3 crash/fire/injury
23Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
16Electrical system
10Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
8Structure
5Service brakes, hydraulic
4Engine
3Tires
2114 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 35 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 23 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 21 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2003 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.
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Exterior lighting: fog lights
Risk. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BULB SOCKET AND THE HARNESS CAN DROP INSIDE THE BUMPER AND POSSIBLY BUT RARELY, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BULB CAN CAUSE THE BUMPER TO…
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Exterior lighting: fog lights
Risk. IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE USED WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BULB SOCKET AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FOG LIGHT HOUSING IF EXPOSED TO SHOCK…
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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
7kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 power train complaints. 92% were reported before 100,000 miles.
19under 30k miles23under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2003 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
2003 Mazda MPV safety ratings
2003 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
TL*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…
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…
Own a 2003 MPV?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.