Mazda MPV Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Mazda MPV years to avoid

No model year of the Mazda MPV stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2006	91	12	Acceleration	38,944	2	2
2005	82	36	Engine	59,000	3	5
2004	72	71	Engine	55,000	5	2
2003	55	113	Transmission	37,673	4	12
2002	53	124	Transmission	61,900	4	4
2001	70	70	Engine	73,500	3	10
2000	-	149	Engine	76,000	5	12
1999	-	2	Brakes		0	1
1998	-	19	Airbags	113,000	1	4
1997	-	22	Airbags	100,000	1	9
1996	-	18	Acceleration		1	2
1995	-	19	Engine		1	2
1994	-	36	Airbags		1	12
1993	-	51	Transmission		1	7
1992	-	61	Engine		1	7
1991	-	65	Transmission		3	5
1990	-	46	Transmission		3	9

What years of the Mazda MPV should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mazda MPV has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mazda MPV?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mazda MPV?

Engine, with 210 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (199) and airbags (103).

How many recalls does the Mazda MPV have?

19 recalls between 1990 and 2006. The 2004 model year has the most, with 5.

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