Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Mazda mpv has 4 recalls, 114 complaints.
4
Recalls
114
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
04V109000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VE...
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 ...
04V282000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS NOT CORRECT. THE LABELS SHOW THE MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE AS 240 KPA/32 PSI W...
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: 2003 Mazda MPV
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2003 MAZDA MPV HAS A HORRIBLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT'S... |
| Sep 10, 2018 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THE VANCE WHO IS THE AUTO MANAGER AT SEARS AUTO IN SALEM, OREGON AT 955 LANCA... |
| Jul 10, 2018 | ENGINE | IT STALLS WITH NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS |
| Sep 7, 2017 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | BOTH SUNVISORS MIRROR HOUSINGS DROPS HANGING FROM THE CABLES EVERY TIME YOU LOWER THE SUNVISORS. IT ... |
| Aug 12, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 48 HOURS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE... |
| Aug 12, 2017 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL IT SAY SR ON THE SEAT.... THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS, MY WIFE AND I WORK FOR A SATELLI... |
| Aug 27, 2016 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CAR WAS STATIONARY AND IN PARK. UPON TURNING KEY IN IGNITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. M... |
| Apr 20, 2015 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS MISFIRING DUE TO A COI... |
| Jul 13, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MPV. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ... |
| May 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | EVERY TIME THIS MAZDA MPV GETS A LITTLE WET IT WILL NOT GO OVER 40 MPH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERS... |
| Jul 5, 2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WE DRIVE TO LAKE TAHOE IN MY MPV VAN WITH 5 PEOPLE IN IT. THE VAN JERKED WHEN DRIVING ACCELERATING F... |
| Apr 1, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 MAZDA MPV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM DEALERSHIP AND V... |
| Jan 1, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY AT 60MPH IN TRAFFIC VEHICLE SHUT OFF. MAZDA MECHANIC TOLD ME COIL ... |
| Jun 14, 2012 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOU... |
| Oct 9, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LATCH FRACTURED, CAUSING TH... |
| Sep 16, 2011 | TIRES | UNIROYAL 2256016 AWP II ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. VAN STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY ... |
| Jul 11, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 112, 500 MILES WHEN IT HAD A CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. COST TO REPAIR $1800. S... |
| Jun 30, 2011 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MPV WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED,... |
| Jun 6, 2011 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ONE TAILGATE STRUT BOLT ON MY MAZDA MPV FAILED WHILE I WAS OPENING THE TAILGATE CAUSING THE TAILGATE... |
| Mar 8, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2003 MAZDA MPV. 70,276 MILES. 3/8/11 - STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. TWO REAR COILS BAD; DEALER REPAIRED A... |