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Expensive Mazda MPV repairs by problem area

Engine (69%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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Mazda MPV repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (78%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

75000 mi

US $1000

Oil Leak from engine"O" rings. Cost to repair $900-$1,000

140000 mi

US $1000

Timing tensioner broke bent valves. Replaced timing chains and tensioners as well as head gasket and all valves

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46393 mi C $1318	Replace #4 ignition coil and spark plug Replace front brake pads, machine rotors + fluid Repair collapsed PVC hose Replace water pump + anti-freeze Replace rear brake light
62000 mi C $650	Replace driver side window motor Replaced PCV hose

91000 mi

US $2000

replacement of multiple exhause components including 2 catalytic converts

88660 mi

C $1000

Drain plug stripped. required replacement. Replaced oil pan too.

69000 mi US $256	the car was intermittently hesitating, not running smoothly. it was a post-ignition problem. Spark plugs and some sensors had to be replaced.
71600 mi US $1200	electronic post ignition and air flow sensors malfunctioning. also replaced all ignition coils.
118000 mi US $300	controller for engine fan was replaced
118700 mi US $850	CV joints replaced

102000 mi US $225	Loud front end noise. Replaced bearing.
104000 mi US $1000	Major rust in wheel wells and bottom of doors.

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129462 mi US $145	Fan control module replaced
132461 mi US $555	#6 ignition coil with spark plugs replaced
136933 mi US $308	#1 ignition coil replaced with gasket $308
144000 mi US $216	#5 cylinder ignition coil replaced
153000 mi US $195	ignition coil #4 replaced
177200 mi US $2100	running rough repaired ignition and computer problems

47120 mi

€2880

Turbocharger broke down Ignition pump broke down

81451 mi US $690	Replaced defective mass air flow sensor; replaced coolant temperature sensor
84764 mi US $665	Replaced idle air control valve for stalling issue. Replace left turn signal-front bulb; To resolve oil leak-replaced oil pan gasket and front crank seal.
100000 mi US $1215	After we arrived at our vacation destination, car began running roughly and after a short while, engine light came up. Drove about 1 hour to dealership. Required replacement of all 6 ignition coils. All-day repair job.
109000 mi US $205	coolant temp sensor replaced Completed Induction service / induction cleaning to correct problem
124000 mi US $220	Replaced 2 sway bar links($155) as advised by repair shop and dealer. Also, replaced waterpump belt ($65) at same time.

81000 mi US $100	engine hesitates occasionally during acceleration. Private shop was previously unable to replicate, dealer now couldn't either. Problem still occurs, but intermittently. No codes in computer.
83000 mi US $350	Engine was hesitating, ignition coil replaced on cylinder #5.
94000 mi US $1000	water pump failed and was replaced
98000 mi US $1300	Air conditioning system needed complete replacement.
99000 mi US $500	Engine hesitating, ignition coil replaced.
102000 mi US $100	Oil pressure light intermittently flickers at idle. Mechanic could not reproduce. Battery drains if car sits idle for a few days. Mechanic could not detect any drain.

84000 mi US $180	replaced the O2 sensor Sway bar link replaced
89000 mi US $1100	Ball joint and control arm replaced Transmission oil cooler had a hole and needed to be replaced
106100 mi US $375	Ball joint and control arm were replaced

154000 mi US $200	worn steering arms prevented alignment
178000 mi US $1000	Repl radiator

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85000 mi

US $1100

Engine gasket replacement with oil pan.

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109000 mi US $140	replaced engine oil pan gasket and fixed leak, replaced leaking ECT sensor, replaced worn front sway bar links
149000 mi US $1400	timing cover oil leak
150000 mi US $300	Repaired oxygen sensor
198000 mi US $400	Replaced radiator due to leak
200000 mi US $200	replaced air bypass valve due to erratic idle
222000 mi US $180	Replaced rear bank ignition coils

53000 mi US $360	Ignition coil for one cylinder failed, causing rough running in wet weather and CEL to stay on. Required two trips to shop: two hours' diagnosis, which was unsuccessful, but shop swapped ignition wires around so that when problem reappeared, they were abl
64000 mi US $310	Oil pan gasket leaked engine leaked oil. Necessary to remove part of exhaust to access oil pan, adding to cost of replacing gasket.
78000 mi US $150	PCV tubing leaked, causing lean-burn fault code. Part not available due to holidays, but car was drivable in interim Parts received and installed to repair PCV tubing.
80000 mi US $230	Rough running and stalling caused by faulty coolant temp sensor, causing CEL light to come on. Could not drive car except very short distance with cold engine.
81000 mi US $600	Abrupt shifting, particulary 1 to 2 at low road speed, diagnosed as due to failed ring sensor in transmission. Sensor replaced.
88000 mi US $500	For 3rd time, an ignition coil failed, causing short in wet weather; misfiring on 1 cylinder. Extensive labor to access rear cylinder bank. Replcd coil & rmng 3 originals. Also replcd plugs to avoid repeat of labor later (addl $ not included)
90000 mi US $300	Coolant leaking. Replaced water pump. Rear heater not working; plugged line or valve possible, but will be evaluated at a later time.
100000 mi US $600	Cooling system hose leaking; replaced
107000 mi US $800	Piping to rear heater corroded and leaking coolant. Replaced with new parts - past extended warranty that Mazda has reportedly added for this problem.
125000 mi US $300	Replaced CV joint on right side as inner and outer boots were both compromised
136000 mi US $1400	Heater core leaking with odor of hot coolant inside vehicle. Very lengthy labor to access, thus high cost.
138000 mi US $1600	Oil leak had been noted on a prior maintenance visit - burning oil smell now apparent. Timing chain cover gasket leaked oil onto exhaust manifold. Extensive labor expense. Timing chains, tensioners, guides found to be very clean.
139000 mi US $410	Brake master cylinder leaking fluid; replaced.

76260 mi C $1487	Noticed leak in oil pan – relaced oil pan gasket and crank seal. Engine runs rough on idle – replaced EGR valve, by-pass valve, gasket, A.c. sket, A.C. Hose, P.C.V SE, P.C.V. valve. Repair Vacuum hose near left strut tower. Replace leak detection pump. Replaced front stabilizer links. Replaced transmission range switch.
79360 mi C $702	1 -Engine idles rough after warming up. Sometimes it is so rough that it is better to turn the car off and drive it later. Ignition Coils replaced and now the engine idles very well. 2 -Intermittent problem starting...replaced battery

110000 mi

US $2500

one of the cylinders lost compression

119660 mi C $600	Ignition coils, which cost CAN$90 each. Mechanic suggested replace the back three with new ones. Then take one of the three old good ones to replace the defective one in the front and save the two good ones in case the ones in the front misfired again.
130200 mi C $1000	Eventually one of the front 3 coils gone. Back 3 coils replaced earlier. Replaced the 3 coils with new ones($100@). 2 codes for 1 chk eng. replaced the PCV hose, $110. Mechanic said the hose is new design and should not crack.
14260 mi C $224	Part of the flex pipe on the exhaust had a hole in it.

68000 mi US $248	Ignition Coil #4 failed causing a check engine light, loss of power, vibration in engine, misfire. Coil replaced and MPV runs like new. Not bad considering almost 68,000 miles and 8 years old.
70000 mi US $1700	Engine had loss of power and increase exhaust noise. Mechanic discovered hairline crack in Orig front stainless steel Exhaust Manifold. Crack was in rusted out seam weld in the exhaust manifold. Driver LF top Orig Oxygen Sensor Bad.
72000 mi US $245	Original Ignition Coil #5 failed and replaced. Also # 5 Original Spark Plug replaced.
75500 mi US $340	Passenger Rear Shock had rusted and rotted away exposing piston rod. Both rear shocks were replaced. Original rear Oxygen Sensor went bad and was replaced.
77000 mi US $395	ABS and Brake Light on. Replace Original Left Rear Wheel Sensor.
86100 mi US $264	Engine misfire. Original Ignition coil #6 Along with Original Mazda Platinum spark plug replaced. Engine smooth and power restored.
90000 mi US $605	Loss of power during acceleration and when A/C on. Replaced all original spark plugs and the original 3 ignition coils and spark plugs closest to the firewall even though coils were still good since the labor was the same without the coils.
91000 mi US $327	Original Passenger Rear ABS Sensor Failed. Part replaced and warning light reset.
88300 mi US $131	Original exhaust flex pipe on passenger side rusted and rotted causing a hole resulting in noise. New flex pipe was welded in.
99000 mi US $259	Both front original sway bar link bars wore out. Both were replaced $127.30 total plus $95.00 labor.
104871 mi US $130	Battery went dead. New MT-35 Interstate Megatron 75 month battery installed.
107000 mi US $281	Front Oxygen Sensor failure. Part replaced.
107813 mi US $100	Two OEM flex pipes replace along with OriginalOEM Catalytic pipe , Original OEM intermediate pipe and Original OEM exhaust tailpipe replaced due to rust and corrosion from salt.. Driver front caliper seized. Replaced with rebuilt unit at $49.00. New front brake pads installed Bosch at $40.67. Brakes were bled and brakes back to normal.
108553 mi US $250	Bank 1 Sensor 1 upstream Oxygen sensor by firewall replaced.

112200 mi US $1122	Replace PCV Valve Engine Oil Pan gasket Timing Cover/Gasket + Outer cover gasket
113800 mi US $1120	Replace valve cover gaskets
118800 mi US $500	Replace L/F Door mirror. Exposure to ice and snow during a past trip to Wisconsin created a small crack in the mirror glass. Virginia state inspection required me to replace it. Replace front stabilizer bar control links.
127364 mi US $264	Engine analysis. Replace cylinder #4 ignition coil. Engine analysis. Replace cylinder #4 ignition coil.
167000 mi US $170	replace ignition coils Replace drive belt

96000 mi US $1363	Shocks and Struts were bad. Replaced tires, shocks, struts, and alignment.
105700 mi US $100	Oil pan gasket replaced
115000 mi US $800	Motor Mounts had to be replaced Replaced front axels Replaced starter Rear Door Lock Actuator driver and passenger

61300 mi US $340	Coolant crossover pipe cracked. Part was a Mazda only part and took a couple of days to get in. Not a bad leak and wanted it replaced before any major damage happened.
70000 mi US $1000	New brakes, 5 coils and plugs. All original.

85000 mi US $1100	coolant leaked from the back of the car. no repair. too expensive
US $300	flex pipes on exhaust system were rusted out and wide open

100000 mi US $3300	Rusted heater assy for rear HVAC replaced. Headlight replaced (broken by rock). 100K major service
110400 mi US $2500	coils failed & needed to be replaced with plugs
117700 mi US $250	coil failed - again & CAT Convertor damaged. Will not pass inspection. Going to trade this thing in- I'm done sinking $$$ into it....

123000 mi

US $1200

Noisy - had to replace expensive front pipes (one had integrated cat). Had tranny oil changed while there.

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219900 mi

US $3900

Engine was replaced Transmission was replaced ECU Replaced

70030 mi

US $2800

Without warning, transmission has failed. Seems to be common problem when checking other sites like Edmunds. 1st gear and internal pump have caused total failure. Mazada will do nothing to admit they may have a problem here.

124000 mi US $2500	Complete failure of transmission, which was replaced with low mileage used one (2 yr warranty)
144000 mi US $200	MAF, MAP, EGR, PCV, ICV all replaced
164000 mi US $300	New radiator and water pump

104900 mi US $700	replace water pump and all 4 tires
129500 mi US $1400	New catalytic converter + New oxygen sensor (part of exhaust system). AC recharge + New air filter (routine maint item) + New tires (routine maint item)
139000 mi US $150	Broken so replace

195000 mi US $1600	Radiator core failed. Hoses replaced.
203500 mi US $1200	Vacuum leak, coil replacement, sensor cleaning.
207000 mi US $350	PCV Valve replaced, hose rotting and air leaking giving a whistle sound.
210200 mi US $450	Exhaust - left flex pipe came out, needed replacing.

95000 mi US $1500	Engine missing. Coils replaced.
101000 mi US $200	Oxygen sensor replaced
104200 mi US $980	Exhaust manifold cracked. Had to be replaced.
133000 mi US $850	I replaced the rear shocks, front struts, ball joints and tie rod ends to correct slightly loose steering and road wander that had developed from many years of use. This was entirely optional, but made for better driving on trips.

48360 mi

C $1200

Transmission

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110000 mi

US $1000

Knocking sound on front struts/suspension.

133000 mi US $200	Found a hair line crack on the right side of the radiator after filling antifreeze to the recovery tank almost everyday. Replaced the defective radiator.
136000 mi US $453	rough idle and spewing nauscious exhaust fumes. replaced ignition wire set and all six spark plugs.
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.
160000 mi US $185	Engine crank but won't start. Replaced all (6) fouled platinum +4 spark plugs that only ran 24,000 miles. No check engine light.

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139000 mi US $380	o2 sensor was replaced, first replacement at 139k. pretty good for an o2, usually see them go a lot sooner.
139000 mi US $1100	Radiator leaking, replaced radiator, thermostat and hoses. CEL came on, replaced intake and exhaust gaskets.
139000 mi US $275	Oil cooler transmission line failed, reattached line with a clamp and then traded-in vehicle.