2004 Mazda MPV: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mpv. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. Immediately after the failure occurred all of the warning indicator lights illuminated on the contacts instrument panel. Both the manufacturer and dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available. Rk

Filed Aug 6, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · LA

Ignition coils retain moisture and cause cylinders to misfire. This causes vehicles to stall or lose power -- usually when raining. In our case, this has happened repeatedly on the interstate during rain. We early caused an accidents by our inability to get out of traffic with our suddenly-slowed vehicle. Replacement of a single coils cost us over $200. There are six ignition coils (over $1000). Many internet forums indicate that this problem is systemic in this make/model. We understand that the manufacturer redesigned the coil for subsequent models. They obviously recognized the flaw.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Engine, Lights · 42,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mpv. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated. The contact applied pressure to the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not respond before stalling. The emergency flashers were engaged but to no avail. After ten minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure nor repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 42,400.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · VA

2004 mazda mpv: I have had to replace all 6 ignition coils in my van - the van would shake and seem to be stalling and the engine light would come on. This started in july 2007 and continued so far through jan 2010 (when 4 coils and all my spark plugs needed to be replaced at once !). I have also had the car in during oct 2008 because the fan would continue running for several minutes after the van was shut off. My dealer told me this is a "ford" issue. When will mazda be required to pay for all these expensive repairs??

Filed Apr 5, 2010 · Electrical · 23,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda mpv. While driving at speeds of 30 MPH, the vehicle began hesitating as if it were attempting to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the electrical coil to the cylinder. The repairs were performed under factory warranty. The failure recurred within a year and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic placed insulating materials around the coil to prevent moisture from entering the coil. The mechanic advised when moisture would enter the electrical coils; it would cause a shortage contributing to the failure. In addition, when the engine was shut off, the cooling fan would continue operating. The failure persisted. There were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.