Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Mazda mpv has 4 recalls, 125 complaints.
4
Recalls
125
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
04V234000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH (GROUP 1). ALSO INCL...
03V206000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE. DURING OPERATION OF ...
02V078000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTH...
03V053000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT FOG LIGHTS,THE FOG LIGHT BULB SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Mazda MPV
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MPV. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACC... |
| May 16, 2014 | SEAT BELTS | THE DRIVERS SEATBELT CLASP OR BUCKLE REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE STEEL TAB, AND WILL NOT LOCK. *TR |
| Apr 12, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, T... |
| Mar 30, 2014 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT TH... |
| Jan 7, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION FAILED, COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. NO WARNING. HAD TO BE TOWED. REQUIRED A $2500.00 COMPLE... |
| Aug 1, 2013 | AIR BAGS | 2002 MAZDA MPV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT BEING ON. *SMD THE CONSUMER W... |
| Aug 22, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH MY FAMILY WHEN MY MPV WOULDN'T SHIFT SO I COULD PASS A TRUCK. THEN IT START... |
| Apr 22, 2012 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MPV. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A... |
| Mar 10, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AND SET. COMING UP TO RED LIGHT. HIT CANCEL ON... |
| Jun 16, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MPB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM ... |
| Feb 16, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 MAZDA MPV WITH APPROXIMATELY 36,000 MILES . ON THE EVENING OF FEBRUARY 16, ... |
| Oct 8, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 MAZDA MPV MINIVAN WITH 91,000 MILES ON IT ON THE FREEWAY AND WHEN I TRIED TO A... |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH A PEDESTRIAN ADVIS... |
| Aug 9, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2002 MAZDA MPV TRANSMISSION KEPT SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR . *TR |
| Aug 8, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2002 MAZDA MPV. IT HAS ABOUT 94,000 MILES ON IT. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, I WAS TRYIN... |
| Jun 3, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | WE HAVE A 2002 MAZDA MPV (FIRST OWNERS) WITH 104K; FOLLOWED ALL MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MA... |
| May 1, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO WARNING, ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE COMPLETED. *TR |
| Apr 30, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 67,000 MILES IN OUR 2002 MAZDA MPV2. ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE HAD BE... |
| Apr 4, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2002 MAZDA MPV WITH 39,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED ON US55 HALFWAY BETWEEN BLOOMINGTON, I... |
| Feb 6, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY 2002 MAZDA MPV AT 111K MILES. AFTER READING SEVERAL STORIES ONLINE THAT S... |