2003 Mazda MPV: check engine light

Filed Aug 5, 2011 · Electrical · 52,500 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle would begin to jerk and it would not respond to the accelerator pedal. The failure recurred while driving at various speeds and the check engine light would also illuminate on the instrument panel during the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the ignition coil for the sixth cylinder was replaced. Approximately three years later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the ignition coil for the first cylinder was replaced. The failure mileage was 52,500 updated 08/24/11 *bf the consumer stated it cost $580 to replace each coil. Updated 12/02/11

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 Mar 17, 2011 · Electrical · 70,276 miles · NY

2003 mazda mpv. 70,276 miles. 3/8/11 - started running rough. Two rear coils bad; dealer repaired all three rear coils because (according to dealer) once one goes, they all go. ($855.01) one week later - 3/16/11, rough idle and odor of gasoline. Check engine light goes on. 70,339 miles. Dealer replaced all 3 front coils. ($463.76) I am told this is a *common problem* with mpvs. Dealer told me he has seen many of them coming in, and it was a good thing I was having it taken care of promptly. If I did not, the catalytic converter goes bad as a result...cost of replacement of the cc: $1,000. Note: I overheard the service manager on the phone telling a customer the spark plug boot goes bad first, and causes some kind of electrical problem that damages the coils.

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 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.

Filed May 20, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 74,801 miles · FL

Coil failures on 2003 mazda mpv. The failures are widely reported. Causes vehicle stalling and loss of power in traffic. Generates cel (check engine light).

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 36,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the engine failed four times. The vehicle had to be towed each time. The dealer installed another engine in the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine light continued to illuminate and the coil ignition had to be replaced twice. The dealer installed new spark plugs in the vehicle on march 13, 2007; however, they failed a year later and had to be replaced. The dealer also installed a wiring harness. The battery was dying, there was a coolant leak, and the radiator core, catalytic converter, manifold studs, and PCM all failed and needed to be replaced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 48,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2008 · Engine · 39,901 miles · SC

2003 mpv's check engine light came on shortly after getting on the interstate. Van had a "stuttering" feel. Even though the van was 5 weeks out of warranty by time, not mileage (39901 miles) I took it to the dealership hoping for a goodwill fix. They said it was the egr valve. I have never seen an egr valve to out so early. Dealership did cover the part and charged me $180 in labor to replace the valve that was only a two bolt removal and extremely easy to get to. Mazda should have covered this fully. I was expecting this to be the famous coil problem.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Electrical · 37,673 miles · CA

Check engine light comes on. Vehicle stutters and sometimes dies. Dealer replaced ignition coils ##1 and #3. Big safety issue when dies in heavy traffic. Vehicle miles 27673. Several complaints from 2002-2006 mpv owners about the ignition coils going bad.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 57 miles · MD

While driving at any speed, the gears in the vehicle seem to be slipping. The gears didn't change at the proper intervals. There were times when the consumer would be at a stop light and the vehicle would lurch forward , as if struck from behind. The check engine light came on and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who reprogrammed the PCM module in the transmission. The reprogramming did not stop the engine from slipping, but it did cause the check engine light to go out. The vehicle has been in the shop for the engine slipping three times, and the problem still persists. The manufacturer has been informed of the problem.