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Mazda MPV repairs by problem area

Engine (65%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

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

Other (2%)

Chart based on 592 repairs.
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Mazda MPV other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 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

88000 mi

US $650
Replace Water Pump 
95000 mi

US $15
Rear wiper spring wore out and failed to hold the wiper tightly against the rear window reducing visibility. 

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2003 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

85000 mi

US $1100
coolant leaked from the back of the car. no repair. too expensive 
217000 mi

US $45
Window regulator failed (Plastic block that cleats the cable to slider) After a jerry-rigged repair attempt failed, two weeks later the entire assembly was replaced. 
86900 mi

US $236
Could not remove key from ignition switch. I replaced the "change control lever assembly" myself following Bubba's procedure found on mpvclub.com. 
159000 mi

US $50
Right sliding door handle broke again. Replaced again with aftermarket handle. 

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2002 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

157000 mi

US $100
Check 
125540 mi driver door not opening, this is the second time this car is having this issue 

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2001 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

170-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

138880 mi

C $280
The driver's power window got stuck 2/3's of the way up. It would not go up or down. The shop had to swap the mechanism out for a new one. It is cable driven and the cable had become so frayed that it had bound up on itself. 

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2000 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

170-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $62
Right Lift support rusted out and broke. Replace both Left and Right lift support. 
45000 mi

US $300
New brake drums, belts and  

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Mazda MPV Other Problems

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