2004 Mazda MPV Mazda MPV 2004

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2004 Mazda MPV repairs by problem area

Engine (59%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

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

Other (1%)

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2004 Mazda MPV suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

99000 mi

US $850
Also replaced front sway bar links. 
154000 mi

US $200
worn steering arms prevented alignment 
153300 mi

US $500
Steering was bad and control arms and front and rear suspension bad. 
154000 mi

US $42
My control arm had to be replaced 
164000 mi

US $30
I hit pot hole and had to repair clunk sound Stablizer bar was a little noisy. End link was changed. 
166000 mi

US $160
Leaking passenger side cv axle 
45000 mi replaced rear shocks by Mazda 
265000 mi

US $50
Power steer high pressure hose leak 
95700 mi

US $900
Brakes and Shocks Replaced 
162000 mi

US $420
Knocking in front end. Lower ball joint bad. Replace lower control arm passenger side 
180800 mi

US $160
Passenger inner tie rod bad...first noticed as a slight "thump" when turning the steering wheel. Tie rod replaced and front end aligned 
184000 mi

US $250
excessive play passenger font wheel. Also "clunk" when turning wheel. Shop suggested replacing lower ball joint but wound up replacing control arm assembly. was the same repair as 13 monrhs prior. 
148040 mi

C $300
Squeaking noise from drivers side believed to be suspension related. Driver side sway bar link had excessive play, and passenger side also had some. Replaced both links. 
151300 mi

C $351
Driver side front lower ball joint out of spec. Ball Joint replaced. 
179060 mi

C $199
Inspection found excessive play in right lower ball joint. Contributing to reported problem (clunking from front end suspension/sterring when driving). 
185980 mi

C $412
Re-Re right lower control arm 
195300 mi

C $131
Clunking noise from front right. Front right lower ball joint replaced. 
204140 mi

C $732
Front sway bar link broke 
207700 mi

C $435
Noise front driver side front wheel. Front wheel bearing replaced 
210800 mi

C $212
Humming noise from front right wheel. Replaced front right wheel bearing winter tires removed and new all season radial tires installed. Humming from front driver side. Wheel bearing gone. Bearing was replaced under manufacturer warranty. Note: this bearing previously replaced Sept 2014. When replacing front driver side wheel bearing outer tie rod required replacing, $212. 
84000 mi

US $180
Sway bar link replaced 
89000 mi

US $1100
Ball joint and control arm replaced 
101000 mi Replaced rear shock absorbers 
106100 mi

US $375
Ball joint and control arm were replaced 
115000 mi

US $125
The left front wheel bearing went out, it was making a howling sound at speed(it was driving me crazy). 
134000 mi

US $700
Replaced sway bars 
80000 mi

US $305
Wheel bearing noisy. Decided to replace both 
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. 

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2004 Mazda MPV Suspension Problems

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