2002 Mazda MPV: fire, smoke or burning smell

5 of the 124 complaints about the 2002 Mazda MPV describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2004
1
2003
1
2002
5
2001
1
2000
3
1998
3
1997
1
1991
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 23, 2010 · Lights · 110,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH a pedestrian advised the contact that the left front bumper was on fire. The contact pulled over and called the fire department. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then to the insurance company. The dealer was informed about the failure and stated that they would not address the problem. The dealer also stated that they already performed the following recall on the vehicle ; the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v206000 component: exterior lighting:fog lights . The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 110000. Updated 12/29/10 *bf updated 01/03/11

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · 14,273 miles · VA · fire

Mpv fog light caught fire after we had the recall work done on it through the dealership we purchased it from. The fire occurred on 8/25/03 and the recall work was done back in june. My family was in the van at the time of the fire and luckily no one was injured.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Electrical · CA · fire

Car caught on fire while driving. Mazda 2002 mpv minivan.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Lights · VA · fire

2002 mazda mpv lx caught on fire due to the driver's side fog light on 8/26/03. We had responded to a recall put out by mazda and took our van to first team mazda in chesapeake, va this past june 2003. We had the recall work done and actually had a problem with the passenger side fog light being dislodged whenever we took it in . As far as we knew, the problems were corrected. At any rate, we are now concerned with the safety issue of these fog lights. When we contacted mazda customer service, we were told that they had not heard of any mpv actually catching on fire and have proceeded to "create a file" on our issue. Would really like some feedback on why we were the ones who happened to experience a fire. We have the old parts and have a claim going with usaa. At this point, we are rather leary about driving a van that may catch on fire again. Please help us get the word out on this hazard.

Filed Jan 16, 2003 · Engine · 14,102 miles · ME

Oil burning smell was filling the cabin of the van whenever it was running. Brought the van in to have them find out what was happening, they put dye in the oil to track an oil leak which was leaking on the exhaust directly behind the engine. Returned a week later to find out they believed it was the timing cover and ordered parts to replace the gasket. Returned a week later and left van to be repaired. Two days later we picked the van up and drove home. The next day the smell was back. Called the dealership back and had to schedule another apointment (a week later) which they said they could not find any leak. There is fluid (possibly transmission fluid ) leaking on the other side of the engine. I have another apointment scheduled to return for other issues such as the dash lights flickering on and off when vehicle is cold, and a thumping noise in the front of vehicle. This van only has 14000 miles on it and I do not need it to catch on fire...