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Mazda MPV repairs by problem area
Engine (65%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 592 repairs.
Mazda MPV electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 75 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $67 |
Consistent problem with door locks actuating themselves. Troubleshot to a bad door switch, replaced. |
| 80460 mi C $450 |
New alternator |
| 94640 mi C $75 |
Replace Drivers side window regulator |
| 128000 mi US $650 |
Original alternator went out, the alternator would read normal without a load. The mechanic put a load on it and find out that the alternator would not produce enough to recharge the battery. |
| 62000 mi C $650 |
Replace driver side window motor |
2004 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 268000 mi US $50 |
Drivers power window motor replaced |
| 98000 mi US $1300 |
Air conditioning system needed complete replacement. |
| 101200 mi US $40 |
A/C not cold, recharged refrigerant. |
| 102000 mi US $100 |
Battery drains if car sits idle for a few days. Mechanic could not detect any drain. |
| 96900 mi US $132 |
Electric Fan Control Unit was defective, causing A/C condenser and radiator fans to run erratically. |
| 153300 mi US $500 |
Car needs to be reprogrammed |
| 87200 mi US $200 |
Driver power window switch failure. |
| 74000 mi US $10 |
Replaced a headlight |
| 95000 mi US $175 |
Replacement of parking lights which required taking off the front bumper |
| 99000 mi US $679 |
Replaced pvc hose that was cracked and had fuel injectors cleaned. |
| 129000 mi US $100 |
Replace a dead battery |
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Replaced ac system |
| 96900 mi US $215 |
window motor replacement |
| 127000 mi US $75 |
Window motor went out(again) luckily that part is under warranty |
| 5000 mi | Left rear door motor went out. Replaced under warranty. |
| 85000 mi US $175 |
Battery failed at 4 years. Replaced with new battery. Always get the battery with longest warranty. (IMO) |
| 228000 mi | Evaporator condensation line clogged causing water to pool in the cabin. Placed on ramps and cleaned end of discharge hose with wire. |
| 41635 mi | 1)Driver side power window does not function. Replaced driver's side window motor and window regulator 2) No heat at idle heat only when driving. Heater valve was closed. opened heater valve |
| 124000 mi C $170 |
Drivers side power window stopped functionng. buzzing sound when button for front left window pushed. Replaced power window modulator myself |
| 128960 mi C $878 |
Rough idle, car would lag when gas pedal pressed down for quick acceleration. Engine codes showed lean bank 1. Car taken to dealer for diagnostics. paid for diagnostic. PCV hose collapsed, EGR Boost sensor & solenoid found to be the problem Replaced PCV hose, Idle Air Control Valve, EGR Boost Sensor & EGR Boost sensor solenoid |
| 181660 mi C $100 |
Fan motor for air conditioner cycling on and off rapidly. Replaced fan control module |
| 204140 mi C $732 |
Driver side window modulator |
2003 Mazda MPV
Engine not specified
| 68820 mi | No heat in mpv. Find heating hoses where they enter the firewall (around center). There is a plastic valve that was closed shut. Up is closed down is open. Was moved by mechanic when replacing pcv valve. Very easily moved. Heat nice and hot now. |
| 155000 mi | Remote stopped working, program failed, had to reprogram it. |
2003 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 71300 mi ﷼7 |
partly burned-out high-mount brake lights |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Ignition module/interconnect (related to lockout of electric sliding doors except when transmission is in "park". Malfunction caused audible warning to remain on constantly even when doors were closed. Electric doors failed to operate (electrically) ... |
| 155000 mi US $550 |
Starter developed grinding and no start problem. Started as random occurence, gradually increased frequency |
| 198000 mi US $125 |
Driver's (master) Power window switch would not operate rear windows at all. Not fixed. Passenger side window would only go up from driver's control. New switch fixed. |
| 70000 mi US $380 |
Park select sensor in steering column had to be replaced. THis switch lets the main comuputer know that the car is in park. When it fails, you can't remove the key from the ignition. |
| 90000 mi | Power sliding doors failed. This has happened several times - 3 times under warranty. Finally just dismantled the power door feature. |
| 76260 mi C $1487 |
Replaced transmission range switch. |
| 115000 mi US $800 |
Replaced starter Rear Door Lock Actuator driver and passenger |
| 67660 mi | Battery died. Replaced. |
| 30000 mi US $425 |
Replaced driver's window motor. This is the only repair we have made to the MPV. Great car! |
| 135000 mi US $140 |
The rear door automatic opener was broken. Could not open the rear hatch. |
| 63000 mi US $150 |
Needed to replace driver headlight. Very hard to access it, have to remove battery and airduct, so had a shop replace all of the front lights and also one brake light. |
| 69300 mi US $61 |
Changing light bulbs on Mazda no longer a DIY for this 65 yr old guy |
| 93000 mi US $82 |
Had to replace driver headlight again after having it replaced it perhaps 3 years ago. Labor: $34.50 bulb: $20.20 (also replaced air filter: part-$26.24; labor-$11.50) |
| 107700 mi US $28 |
Replace fan control module. |
| 73000 mi US $79 |
Replaced burned out side marker bulb |
| 100000 mi US $3300 |
Rusted heater assy for rear HVAC replaced. Headlight replaced (broken by rock). 100K major service |
| 104871 mi US $130 |
Battery went dead. New MT-35 Interstate Megatron 75 month battery installed. |
| 110585 mi US $50 |
Recharge refrigerant R134a. |
| 17000 mi | sliding door motor replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $40 |
Fan control module replaced. A/C condenser fan now works. |
| 47000 mi US $28 |
Fan control module was replaced. I noticed the fan running a couple of times after vehicle was shut down. This was replaced under warranty also in 2004. New upgraded part for the Mazda 6 was used. |
| 82 mi US $10 |
Replaced Front headlight bulb. |
2002 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 83000 mi US $650 |
replace hoses to repair air conditioning system |
| 98600 mi US $300 |
drivers side power window motor replaced |
| 103000 mi US $300 |
Drivers power window controller replaced |
| 129500 mi US $1400 |
AC recharge + New air filter (routine maint item) + New tires (routine maint item) |
2000 Mazda MPV
Engine not specified
| 89000 mi | Traded in under C4C with minor electrical problems (the interior door lights would not turn off when the car was running). |
2000 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
170-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 172360 mi A $900 |
Starter Motor failure and replacement |
| 115000 mi US $900 |
Windings in alternator failed, alternator seized. |
| 142000 mi US $1105 |
Loss of air conditioning. Repair shop replaced defective compressor and recharged with new refrigerant. |
| 148000 mi US $407 |
Heard loud whining noise and the Battery warning light was lit. Replaced alternator to clear both. |
| 108000 mi | Negative battery terminal rusted away from the wire. Replaced, van now starts. |
| 100000 mi | Rear door passenger side sliding door lock actuator failed. |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Driver side power lock actuator gear failed. New one installed. |
| 128000 mi US $150 |
replaced the rear ac/heat pipe as it is leaking antifreeze. |
| 129000 mi US $500 |
Alternator not charging. Battery light came on. Replace alternator and battery. |
| 131800 mi US $150 |
the remanufactured alternator had only 1 yr warranty. Failed during a long trip (8 hrs) and luckily replaced with a remanufactured alternator (CHAMPION) that has 3 yr warranty with no charge for labor. Paid extra 150 for it though. |
| 144000 mi US $200 |
Replace passenger side lock actuator. Rear right door lock actuator not working too. But skip that repair to save money. |
| 148000 mi | Rear right door lock actuator not working. |
| 84000 mi US $220 |
Alternator failed. |
| 107000 mi US $556 |
The alternator stopped charging and it was replaced. |
| 111000 mi US $350 |
Battery drained. Fusable link was blown during jump start. Blown fuses were replaced and cause of battery drain was determined to be radio, which was diconnected. |
| 131000 mi US $283 |
Window regulator for drivers door went out |
| 68820 mi $250 |
Speedometer & odometer stopped working after. Speedometer sensor fixed. |
| 148800 mi C $360 |
Replaced alternator. |
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