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2002 Mazda MPV repairs by problem area

Engine (62%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Mazda MPV repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 57 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 Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - May 2011
May 2011 111600 mi	cv joint needed replacing when sold.

Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 155000 mi	O2 sensor. Will cost about $310, will probably replace it in February.

Mazda MPV in Botswana Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013	temperature sensor no way to be found and when taking long trip it finishes water in engine.

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Mazda MPV in South Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2017
Aug 2013 95000 mi US $1500	Engine missing. Coils replaced.
Dec 2013 101000 mi US $200	Oxygen sensor replaced
Apr 2014 104200 mi US $980	Exhaust manifold cracked. Had to be replaced.
Jun 2016 129000 mi US $85	Left Rear wheel bearing became noisy. I replaced it
Aug 2016 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.
Jan 2017 101000 mi	The rack has a slight fluid leak

Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
May 2011 135500 mi US $250	Replaced faulty ignition coil bank.
Sep 2012 145000 mi US $140	Transmission failed

Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States Sep 2016 - Apr 2022
Oct 2017 124000 mi US $2500	Complete failure of transmission, which was replaced with low mileage used one (2 yr warranty)
Nov 2019 144000 mi US $200	MAF, MAP, EGR, PCV, ICV all replaced
Dec 2021 164000 mi US $300	New radiator and water pump

Mazda MPV in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2017
Jun 2013 114000 mi US $50	Throttle body cleaning
Jul 2013 114200 mi US $350	Both front bearings replaced.
Mar 2015 125000 mi US $250	Check engine light. O2 sensor.
Sep 2016 135000 mi US $100	Leaky radiator. Had to replace. The radiator I order from Amazon, did not fit. So, we put some glue and put it back. I have to refill it once a month now instead of every 2 weeks :)

Mazda MPV in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
May 2013 219900 mi US $3900	Engine was replaced Transmission was replaced ECU Replaced

Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States - Jul 2007
Jun 2002 2500 mi	OD light flashed, towed to dealer as recommended, replaced sensor covered under warranty
Jul 2007 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.

Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada - Feb 2009
Feb 2009 68200 mi	2 front wheel bearing is gone. Water pump leaking. Coolant pipe to the rear heater rust out about 700 labour & parts

Mazda MPV in Kansas, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Feb 2013 98600 mi US $300	drivers side power window motor replaced
Sep 2013 103000 mi US $300	Drivers power window controller replaced
Mar 2015 129000 mi US $900	Cylinder coil failure

Mazda MPV in New Jersey, United States - Dec 2007
Jan 2004 35000 mi	two coil replaced under warranty fan control module replaced under warranty AT reflash to cure rough shifting
Oct 2005 54000 mi US $100	Tranny dead, replaced under extended warranty
Jul 2006 60000 mi US $200	Two more coil replaced under extended warranty on two occasions
Oct 2006 65000 mi US $80	replaced 1 more coil (do-it-yourself)
Jan 2007 83000 mi US $100	oil pan leak fixed under extended warranty
Jul 2007 90000 mi US $80	last coil replaced (DIY)
Aug 2007 92000 mi US $25	fan control module replaced (DIY)
Dec 2007 95000 mi US $200	flexpipe leak, to be fixed for $200 (muffler shop estimate)

Mazda MPV in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 68000 mi	The exhaust manifold was cracked. Too expensive to repair on a 10 year old car.

Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States Aug 2009 - Aug 2016
Oct 2010 171500 mi US $40	Thought it was leaking oil, was slow leak in cooling system. Ship repaired gratis since they had done maintenance on cooling system earlier in the year.
Jun 2012 195000 mi US $1600	Radiator core failed. Hoses replaced.
Feb 2013 203500 mi US $1200	Vacuum leak, coil replacement, sensor cleaning.
Aug 2013 207000 mi US $350	PCV Valve replaced, hose rotting and air leaking giving a whistle sound.
Apr 2015 210200 mi US $450	Exhaust - left flex pipe came out, needed replacing.

Mazda MPV in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Feb 2014
Feb 2010 104900 mi US $700	replace water pump and all 4 tires
Jul 2012 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)
Jul 2013 139000 mi US $150	Broken so replace
Feb 2014 140000 mi	Cylinder misfire

Mazda MPV in Quebec, Canada Nov 2009 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011 62620 mi C $500	Rear heater pipe rusted through; leaking coolant. Front heater piper was degraded, so replaced as a preventative measure. Flushed radiator as well.

Mazda MPV in Oregon, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 85000 mi	Leaking water pump was replaced. Engine was rinsed to reduce the residual coolant on the outside of the engine.

Mazda MPV in Washington, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 61000 mi US $300	PCV line assembly replaced due to PCV fail. Mechanic says this is a known problem on Ford engines

Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 174000 mi US $300	Replaced Manifold Air Pressure Sensor with used parts. Replaced Liquid Purge Box with used parts.

Mazda MPV in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 103000 mi US $750	front suspension noisy. replaced parts of suspension

Mazda MPV in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Mar 2011 139000 mi US $900	OBD II Check Engine revealed Misfire Codes
Nov 2011 157000 mi US $100	Check

Mazda MPV in North Carolina, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2010
Mar 2010 102500 mi US $200	Oxygen sensor, sway bar links, spark plugs Lower Control Arms - ball joints had failed
Apr 2010 104000 mi US $200	Replaced both lower control arms as the ball joints were worn. Royal pain to do it, but saved a ton of money. Front suspension is still squeaking - suspect manufacturer did not sufficiently lube ball joints on new control arms.
May 2010 104200 mi US $40	Front engine mount replacement

Mazda MPV in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 80000 mi US $550	Replace gaskets to stop tranny leak and replace cv boots
Apr 2010 83000 mi US $650	replace hoses to repair air conditioning system

Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014 125540 mi	driver door not opening, this is the second time this car is having this issue
Dec 2014 127100 mi	Shifter sticks while moving to Park.