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2005 Mazda MPV repairs by problem area

Engine (67%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

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

Other (0%)

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2005 Mazda MPV repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Mazda MPV in Arkansas, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012 116000 mi US $450	replaced all coils

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Mazda MPV in Texas, United States - Nov 2007
Nov 2007 45000 mi	Radiator Fan Control Module failure. Under warranty - no cost.

Mazda MPV in Oklahoma, United States - Dec 2007
Dec 2007 48000 mi US $500	front stabilizer bar and bushings. right hand window motor and regulator.

Mazda MPV in Alberta, Canada Dec 2013 - Feb 2016
Sep 2014 88660 mi C $1000	Drain plug stripped. required replacement. Replaced oil pan too.

Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2017
Dec 2014 91000 mi US $2000	replacement of multiple exhause components including 2 catalytic converts

Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States - Jun 2009
Dec 2008 26000 mi	Radiator Fan Control module replaced. Under warranty. (fan cycled irregularly, summer and winter).
Jun 2009 31000 mi US $650	Replace three rear ignition coils.

Mazda MPV in California, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017 139049 mi US $150	Typical ignition coils which go bad, PCV, and spark plugs Control arm bushings, sway bar links and sway bar bushings.
Nov 2017 143247 mi US $243	Transmission and engine mounts
Apr 2018 151970 mi	Timing cover leak, given $1100 estimate. Added STP stop leak instead and park over plastic area because it drips 2 drops of oil after driving. Oil usage minimal--about 0.5 quarts per 3000 miles. An annoyance as it smells slightly of burning oil when parking.

Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States - Aug 2008
Aug 2008 75000 mi US $67	Consistent problem with door locks actuating themselves. Troubleshot to a bad door switch, replaced.

Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada - Jul 2010
Jul 2009 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
Jul 2010 62000 mi C $650	Replace driver side window motor Replaced PCV hose

Mazda MPV in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - May 2014
Apr 2013 78500 mi US $200	erratic idle, down on full throttle power. Replaced faulty PCV hose and valve. As a preventative maintenance I removed and replaced all spark plugs and COPs.
Sep 2013 89000 mi US $75	When I previously replaced all COP and spark plugs I used cheap parts off Amazon. Don't do it. I basically had to re-accomplish all work with genuine OEM parts to correct reoccurring drivability hiccups. This van is ignition sensitive.
Dec 2013 92000 mi	Front timing chain cover and oil pan develop leaks. It is a labor intensive repair. Estimates about $1,300. I first tried engine seal "stop leak" products with poor results. A telltale sign of burning oil accompanies this ford sourced duratech V6 defect.
Feb 2014 93400 mi	Water pump developed leaks around the housing. Replaced it along with the short elbow bypass hose that connects the water pump to the coolant passages in the valley under the lower intake.

Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2018
Jun 2013 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.
May 2014 142900 mi US $200	Outer tie rod, driver's side.
May 2015 165000 mi US $418	Both right and left lower control arm and ball joint assembly.
Dec 2015 180000 mi US $180	Coolant line
Jul 2018 210000 mi US $260	Tie rod and and bushing.
Aug 2018 221000 mi US $140	Coil pack.

Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Nov 2017
Mar 2014 102000 mi US $225	Loud front end noise. Replaced bearing.
Jun 2014 104000 mi US $1000	Major rust in wheel wells and bottom of doors.

Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Dec 2017
Nov 2011 67360 mi C $18	Replaced Driver's side Stabilizer Link component
Apr 2012 69440 mi C $120	Replaced lower control arms (complete with BJ) on both sides.
Nov 2013 80460 mi C $450	New alternator
May 2016 94640 mi C $75	Replace Drivers side window regulator
Jun 2016 95480 mi C $125	Replace lower control arm due to failed ball joint

Mazda MPV in Washington, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2022
Feb 2013 45900 mi US $350	#3 coil and spark plug
Apr 2017 63000 mi US $911	replace #4,5,6, plugs and coils

Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2018
Dec 2012 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.
Feb 2013 71600 mi US $1200	electronic post ignition and air flow sensors malfunctioning. also replaced all ignition coils.
Jan 2017 118000 mi US $300	controller for engine fan was replaced
Feb 2017 120000 mi US $850	front ignition coils replaced CV joints replaced

Mazda MPV in California, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2016
Jan 2014 50300 mi US $40	Cooling system fan module failed and cooling fan kept coming on more and more when not needed. Seems this is a common failure. I bought a replacement module on eBay for $40. Dealer wanted $130 for the part. Took 15 minutes to replace it.
Jul 2014 63300 mi US $90	The $40 eBay fan module failed in about 30 days. I found a OEM version for $90, installed it in 15 minutes and it works as it should.
Dec 2014 69000 mi US $100	#3 ignition misfire. Replaced all 6 coils and spark plugs.

Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
Dec 2011 128000 mi US $38	PCV tube collapsed and disintegrated. Issue caused prake issues as well as engine idle issues.

Mazda MPV in Arizona, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 94000 mi US $175	engine light came on. took to my mechanic and codes p2195 and p2197. replaced pcv hose, engine idle control, intake manifold gasket and a few other vacuum leaks, engine came back on, mechanic suggested taking it to dealer.

Mazda MPV in North Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013 76000 mi US $194	Engine missing - replaced coil module on one cylinder.

Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2016
Jan 2013 88000 mi	The van was running roughly and Check Engine light was illuminated. Code was read and indicated a misfire in Cylinder 3. Ignition coil was replaced and solved the problem.
Dec 2013 96000 mi US $200	Vacuum leak caused by collapsed PCV hose.
Apr 2014 98700 mi US $560	Failed ignition coil in cylinder 1. Repair included replacing 2 coils and spark plugs.
Dec 2014 111000 mi US $60	Replaced ignition coil on cylinder 4.