2003 Mazda MPV Mazda MPV 2003

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2003 Mazda MPV repairs by problem area

Engine (72%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

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

Other (2%)

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2003 Mazda MPV suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

73500 mi

US $250
Replace front links 
163000 mi

US $25
New outer passenger side tie rod end. 
118800 mi

US $500
Replace front stabilizer bar control links. 
117800 mi

﷼200
strut top mount cracked FR, FL 
96000 mi

US $1363
Shocks and Struts were bad. Replaced tires, shocks, struts, and alignment. 
115000 mi

US $800
Replaced front axels 
76260 mi

C $1487
Replaced front stabilizer links. 
75500 mi

US $240
Passenger Rear Shock had rusted and rotted away exposing piston rod. Both rear shocks were replaced. 
99000 mi

US $259
Both front original sway bar link bars wore out. Both were replaced $127.30 total plus $95.00 labor. 
62400 mi

C $300
Clunk sound when going over bumps. Sway bar's replaced. 
92000 mi

US $122
Front end noise on going over large bumps for several years. Finally diagnosed. Replaced front stabilizer links. 
95000 mi Replaced worn front suspension lower control arms. 
98000 mi

US $160
Broken stabilizer bar in the front right. 

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2003 Mazda MPV Suspension Problems

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