2002 mazda mpv stalled unexpectedly. *ts the consumer stated the engine would just shut down without any warning lights.
2002 Mazda MPV engine complaints
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I have had three issues with my minivan. I have had a rotten egg smell for the longest time and was told to change the type of gas I used. After further persistence with the dealer, I was told that they are having problems with the catalytic converters and they are now finally replacing them after 5 trips to the dealer complaining. Second, there was a computer sensor failure which caused the van to overheat...I had to be towed to the dealer and get a new sensor and temperature gauge. Third, I have been complaining about hesitation in the transmission on turns and when slowing down and then accelerating. This is still unresolved. I would also like to state that the stearing column gear shift is extremely annoying and I have on more than one occasion hit the vehicle out of gear.
While driving at any speed engine check light came on, and vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a check up. Dealer determined that pcv hose split. Consumer replaced pcv hose two times in the last 9 months. *ak
I bought this car for 6 months, the engine light on twice, didn't fix it first time, the advisor said the gas tank cap is not close tight enought. Couple of days later, the engine light is one again, this time they found control system incorrect flow, small leak, hose off of purge valve at air cleaner housing. Car pulls to left on highway and right on local street. Brought in 4 time, admit alignment on the 3rd time and fix it, but still pull. Brought in again the fourth time, said found no pulling problem. We complaint that the car occasionally jerk when press gas paddle, the jerk feeling simliar to the way the car got hit in behind. They found no code for it. The car beep, they can't find any code for it. There are many problem we found in the car, but they said they can't find the code. One advisor think that the car's pulling because the car is too high. Also, it happen 3 times since I bought the car that after I placed the gear to reverse, then place it back to drive, the car won't go but the engine run. To fix it, then I place the gear back to park and to drive, then the car back to normal run. I'm very regretful to have bought this car. It has so many problem and the dealear doesn't seem to want to fix the problem either. I'm, the consumer have to paid financially, and mentally for this car. It is a disaster.
The catalytic converter malfunctioned and as a result a foul odor seeped through the vents and inside the vehicle compartment. *ak this problem has been occurring since the vehicle was purchased. The smell is very foul and has caused problems for the consumer's asthmatic child. *ph
Exhaust system: catalytic convertor vehicle emitting strong sulfur oder from catback system. This is not acceptable, especially at 20,000 miles. Dealership service dept. Noted this was a common complaint with this vechicle ( mpv). Dealer said- "this problem seems to be common in new v6 and v8 engines.- something in the design of lower emmissions. Again, unresolved- this is not acceptable (for any vehicle).
The transmission "bucks" when shifting out of first gear. This happens mainly after accelerating, letting your foot off the gas, and then re-accelerating. The car has been in several times for the same issue, and it continures to occur. The dealership does not consider this a warranty issue, though we have had the same problem with the car since we the 2nd week we owned the vehicle. It should be noted that there have been a number of transmission "updates" that the vehicle has gone through as part of service. In addition there is a sulfur smell emitted by the exhaust system. We were told to change to "good gas" which we did and we continue to have the smell. We were then told that mazda would not look at this problem again until the vehicle had 10k miles on.
A strong chemical fume entered inside the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Rotten egg smell coming from exhaust system. Vehicle has 13,000 miles on and odor seems to be getting worse.
The exhaust system emitted bad fumes.
The exhaust system released a bad odor.*jb the dealer and manufacturer recommended the consumer change the type of gas which was being used, however the odor still existed.
Consumer noticed a "rotten egg" odor in cabin. Dealer has not been able to determine cause. The manufacturer sent consumer a letter stating that several models exhibit the odor. Consumer believes vehicle has an exhaust leak into cabin which includes carbon monoxide. Consumer has exhibited symptoms of breathing those particular fumes. Ph
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...
We have had a terrible "rotten egg" smell coming from our exhaust since we have purchased the vehicle. We were told by the dealer that the van would be replaced without any inconvenience to us. The dealer later withdrew that offer because mazda corporation felt this was an isolated incident. We were also informed by the dealer to try 3 tan fulls of the same gasoline and the smell would go away. They told us if this did not work to go to other gas stations and start this process all over again until we found a brand that would work. We have tried this and have no improvement in the smell. We were also told by the dealer that ford motor company (who makes the engine) issued a statement to mazda service centers that this smell will go away between 8,000 to 12,000 miles. I asked the dealer, mazda corp., and ford motor co. For a written copy of this statement, and no one could provide one for me. Have you had other complaints about this defect? I do not believe it is reasonable to expect a customer to put up with this smell for up to 12,000 miles. It is very embarrasing when people pull up next to you in traffic and hold their nose because of the terrible smell from our exhaust (this has actually happened.) have their been any recalls issued to correct this defect? Thank you.
While coming to a red light and applying brakes vehicles engine died. Cause unknown. *ak consumer claims this is a factory defect. Mazda offered consumer an extended warranty.
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