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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%)

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Mazda MPV transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (15%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

119100 mi

US $850
CV joints replaced 

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2004 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

54000 mi

US $500
Tranny range sensor failed tripping check engine light, replaced.  
175000 mi

US $445
transmission cooler leaking needed to be replaced 
51700 mi currently in shop for check engine light. also auto trans. flush. 55,000 miles 
78000 mi Small pan gasket leak. Didn't fix it. 
89000 mi

US $1100
Transmission oil cooler had a hole and needed to be replaced 
182260 mi

C $217
Right (passenger side) axle boot split. Found at oil change during 30 point inspection. 

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2003 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $300
Replaced CV joint on right side as inner and outer boots were both compromised 
77000 mi

US $70
Added Lubegard Red to address minor (but growing) problem with shift "flare". It worked surprisingly well. 

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2002 Mazda MPV

Engine not specified

111600 mi cv joint needed replacing when sold. 

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2002 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

48360 mi

C $1200
Transmission 
124000 mi

US $2500
Complete failure of transmission, which was replaced with low mileage used one (2 yr warranty) 
219900 mi

US $3900
Transmission was replaced 
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. 
80000 mi

US $550
Replace gaskets to stop tranny leak and replace cv boots 
145000 mi

US $140
Transmission failed 
54000 mi

US $100
Tranny dead, replaced under extended warranty 
127100 mi Shifter sticks while moving to Park. 

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2000 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

170-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

132740 mi

$400
transmission shot, had to be either repaired or replaced opted to replace 

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2000 Mazda MPV 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

139000 mi

US $275
Oil cooler transmission line failed, reattached line with a clamp and then traded-in vehicle. 

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Mazda MPV Transmission Problems

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