Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda mpv. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the front passenger seat side airbag erroneously deployed as the passenger was getting into the vehicle. The passenger suffered an injured back during the incident. The contact indicated that during the deployment the air bag did not inflate but was visible from the side of the passenger seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was no notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,446.
2001 Mazda MPV airbags problems
11 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 120,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal4
At what mileage
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Mazda MPV airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
- Risk
- The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.
Recall number 02V196001 · Recall details
What 2001 Mazda MPV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On may the 5th 2014 while sitting still and the engine not running the passenger seat airbag deployed causing deep bruising and a cracked rib to my daughter who was sitting in the seat at the time. Since then I have been afraid to drive my vehicle which is a 2001 mazda mpv. This is the only vehicle that I have and can not afford another because I am disabled and draw ssi. Please help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda mpv. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact's vehicle then spun around and crashed into the same vehicle a second time from the front end. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact and the other driver were injured and a police report was filed. The contact stated that the manufacturer refused to inspect the vehicle for the air bag failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v196000 (air bags: frontal) . The failure and the current mileages were 120,000. Updated 02/02/12*lj updated 02/08/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda mpv. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The contact was not injured by the air bag and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer advised that a rubber duck under the seat caused the air bag to deploy. The diagnostic test stated that something metal caused the air bag to deploy. The contact called manufacturer regarding the air bag failure and they stated there was nothing they could do regarding the repair. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive and feared that the front driver side air bag would deploy without warning. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda mpv. While the contact was sitting in the vehicle, the passenger side air bag deployed without an impact or crash occurring. She thought her back was on fire and rolled around in the grass. The contact was taken to the emergency room for first degree burns, a contusion, and possibly a broken rib. A police report was filed. The contact is pregnant and unable to have x-rays performed. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist. The current and failure mileages were 100,934.
I had an accident the 01/18/05 in mazda mpv 2001 van, the insurance company declare total lost of the car, and my complaint is because the air bags did not work, never came out, that`s why me and my family are in therapy for neck and back, I asking for help, because I called the mazda company and they do not give me any solutions, this is my first accident and, I don`t know what I have to do.
While traveling at 45 MPH consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle that ran a light. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed.
I've had 2 auto accidents involving the front of my van and both times the airbags have failed to come out. Both times the front end of my van have had to be repaired.
The vehicle was in a frontal collision, and the air bags did not deploy, consumer suffered back injuries.
In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed, causing injuries to driver. *ak the entire front end of the vehicle was replaced.
Questions about the 2001 Mazda MPV airbags
Does the 2001 Mazda MPV have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Mazda MPV, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Mazda MPV airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 120,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mazda MPV airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V196001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda MPV have bad airbags?
The Mazda MPV model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (15 complaints), 2004 (14 complaints) and 1994 (12 complaints).
Other 2001 Mazda MPV problems
Engine 15Transmission 10Electrical 8Acceleration 7Body 6Brakes 5Tires 3Lights 2Locks 2Seat belts 2Suspension 2Fuel system 1Seats 1
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