2003 Mazda MPV engine problems

Filed Jul 10, 2018 · Engine · 146,930 miles · CA

It stalls with no apparent reason while driving on city streets

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Engine, Suspension · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring due to a coil spring fracture that randomly occurred several times. The contact stated that the previous owner had to replace four coil springs that prematurely fractured. The contact later owned the vehicle in mid april 2015 and also had to replace two coil springs that fractured prematurely. The dealer also replaced a gasket cover. In addition, the dealer diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no permanent solution. Tha manufacturer indicated that the catalytic converter was on back order so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 4, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 146,000 miles · FL

Every time this mazda mpv gets a little wet it will not go over 40 MPH. I have contacted the dealership with no return phone call or email. The coils allow moisture to get in which will cause the vehicle to think it is overheating and will not go no matter what you do. I was on the highway when this happened in jacksonville during rush hour and being stuck in the middle of no where because of a faulty coil that the dealership does not want to take responsibility for, is beyond frustrating. I have kids that have been in the vehicle other times when this has happened and we had to sit in the van or go to gas stations and wait until it was somewhat derivable again. I have read forum after forum and there seems to be a lot of people having this issue with their mpv, ranging from 1993-2006 models. Something needs to be done with this before someone gets hurt.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Engine · MA

2003 mazda mpv. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service from dealership and vehicle company. *smd the consumer stated his vehicle did not pass a safety inspection, due to a faulty catalytic converter, despite spending over $3,000 to correct the problem.

Filed Jan 6, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 135,928 miles · MO

While driving vehicle on highway at 60mph in traffic vehicle shut off. Mazda mechanic told me coil on number one cylinder was bad. This had been replaced just a year or so ago but apparently was bad again.

Filed Jul 12, 2011 · Engine · 112,500 miles · VA

Vehicle has about 112, 500 miles when it had a catalytic converter failure. Cost to repair $1800. Service manager said this repair is tied to driving with the check engine light on due to engine coil failures. All engine coils had been replaced before 89000 miles. Since the coils were replaced earlier, no way to identify the nexus to the catalytic converter. There have been numerous "check engine" warnings and related repairs: o2 sensor, pcv hose, and o2 cannister have been replaced in addition to all 6 engine coils. There was no recall notice on any of these failures and there were other "check engine" warnings where no problem was found. I have driven several cars over 112000 miles and I have never had to replace a catalytic converter. Based on this experience, and the treatment at the mazda dealer, I would not buy another mazda product.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Engine · 60,000 miles · TX

On 2 separate occasions, engine coil on 2004 mazda mpv broke while driving in the rain and another occasion on a 2003 mazda mpv I also own an engine coil broke while driving in wet weather. Each time it caused the engine to shake violently. The service department at the dealership admitted to problems with the engine coils but reports no recall for them. The is a design flow that prevents the coils from dispersing moisture properly.

Filed Oct 1, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 25,427 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving the engine light illuminated and the engine began to stall intermittently. The dealer replaced the pcv valve on 10/5/2004. The failure occurred again in september 2010. The ignition coils were also replaced. The vehicle was repaired again on 9/28/2010; however, the check engine light came on again. The failure mileage was 25,427. The failure mileage was 106478. The water pump was cracked, and the transmission range sensor failed. The consumer stated the engine light illuminated again and the vehicle began to run rough and there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. It was determined that the ignition coil that was replaced in sept 2010 had gone bad and the ignition coil that was replaced in april of 2008 had also gone bad. Updated evoq 03/25/11 upated 04/15/11

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 35,246 miles · FL

2003 mazda mpv lx with 35,000 miles ignition coil failure after driving through rainstorm in extremely rural area. I was driving alone and had to limp the vehicle 30 miles back to town at 25 MPH. Only one place in town could fix it and it was an expensive repair. I have been told this is a common issue with the mazda mpv and if so, there should be a recall for the poorly designed coil.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated when starting the vehicle. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle would jerk when shifting from first to second gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where one of the o2 sensors was replaced. Throughout the following year, the check engine light would intermittently illuminate on the dashboard before independently turning off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times where they were unable to diagnose the failure because the check engine light would no longer be illuminated. The vehicle then began to jerk when shifting gears at any speed. After conducting his own research, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where all of the engine coils were replaced. The contact stated that approximately one month later, the check engine light had re-illuminated. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 89,566.