An open seam in the consumer's 2000 mazda mpv's front exhaust manifold allowed exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle. The consumer's child had a severe asthma attack as a result of this failure. *nm
2000 Mazda MPV engine complaints
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Van started running rough at stoplights and at low speed. Check engine light came on a day later. Mechanic told us that the left exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. This failure causes a co leak into the passenger cabin. Mechanic said this should not happen on an engine with 83,000 miles.
Carbon monoxide entering the passenger compartment. Horrific odors. Dealer states do not drive vehicle on short trips and refuses correction of identified issue.
At any speed or driving conditions vehicle emits sulfur odor, ie rotten egg smell, into cabin. Smells like somebody farted.
While driving at any speed, the check engine light would come on and a strong sulfur odor would entered the vehicle. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as a bad catalytic converter.
The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard while driving. The dealer determined that the oil pump failed and needed to replaced. *ak
Problems with exhaust manifold is causing carbon monozide fumes to enter the passenger area.*mr (nar)
I have a mazda mpv 2000, the check engine light came on and I took it in for service on 2/13/03. I was told that the mpv required a new oxygen sensor but it would be 3 to 4 weeks due to a back order. I was told by the dealer that I could drive the car and it would harm nothing. On feb 20th, I drove 3/4 mile from home when the mpv died with the check engine light, oil light and battery light all on. The mpv was towed to the mazda dealership, they called me and said the engine was ceased.
Defective part. Exhaust manifold failed and is out of warranty. Dealer would not cover repair cost due to being out of warranty. This type of part should not have failed in three years no matter what the milage is. It caused driver (me) to breath exhaust fumes and I became light headed and sick. Weather was too cold to drive with windows open. Manufacturer should cover the cost of this repair.
Consumer states a very bad smell comes from the vent causing the driver and passengers to become nauseous. Please provide any additional information.
No summary. Dt
Consumer states there is a sulfur smell in the cab of vehicle. Mechanic states that the way the catalytic converter is burning the gas is causing the smell. Mechanic is aware of problem. Please provide any further information. Ph
While driving engine pulley fell off, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Bolt that held it in place broke off. Contacted dealer.
While driving on the freeway the van suddenly lost power to the wheels, even though the engine was still running. Had it towed to a mazda dealer who reported that the thrust bearing in the crankshaft had broken. The entire engine had to be replaced.
On 3/9/02, left home to head for bank. About 2 minutes/3 streets down, car was smoking and blackish oil was gushing from all around hood area. Car broke down and could not re-start.fire/sheriff dept came and car was towed to oak tree mazda where car was serviced on 1/29/02. On 3/11/02 peter potman of oak tree mazda called and told me engine oil was mixed with coolant due to oil pump failure. Engine lock is cracked and had to replace with new engine. 10 days later on 3/21/02. Peter called and said car was ready to pick-up.they tested everthing and car was "wonderful". I pick up car 2:30 pm and headed home and at 4:00 left home to go to bank before pick up daughter from school. Within minutes car was smoking again and smell like it was burning. Called peter agai and he sent for the tow truck to tow it back to them. Next day on 3/22/02, peter told me they could find no new oil leakage. Smoking/burning came "possibly" from residue oil from previous (3/9/02) incident. They'd try to detail clean engine again to make sure no more residue oil is left to burn. N 3/25/02, peter offered to drive my car home (60 miles one way) and back the next morning (120 miles round trip) to make sure. I said ok and on 3./26/02, peter called and said he wasn't comfortable with giving me car back as he could smell burning oil from inside of the car as the he was driving. He'd drive my car home again 3/26/02 evening and would let me know tomorrow (3/27/02). I've communicated with mazda's daren (x1179) several times re my concerns about safety because twice the car began smoking/steaming with no warning lights on whatsoever. Nlm
All four yokohama y376 tires were completely bald, absolutely no tread was left although the tire had been rotated as described in the owners manual, the tires were expected to last only 25000, had a tread rating of only 200 and a sidewall rating of only 92s, the consumer is disappointed that the manufacturer would equip this vehicle with inferior tires, the vehicle was still covered by the original equipment warranty but since they purchased a different brand tire the warranty was not honored, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. Nlm
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