Mazda MPV overheating problems

Filed Feb 12, 2016 · Electrical · 151,500 miles · OR

I received a letter of recall 8715j ignition switch may overheat. I called the number given (800‑222‑5500 option #6) and spoke with brianna on jan. 6, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. I explained that my car is old (1993) and has some problems. I am in poor condition, as well. My closest mazda dealer is over 80 miles away over the mountains. My car cannot make it there for service. She told me should would try to arrange towing and would email me a reference number. As of february 12, 2016, I have still received nothing.

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 Mar 20, 2012 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MD

My radiator fan constantly runs intermittently but with increasing lengths of time, regardless of the weather (hot, cold.) the engine does not overheat. But the lights dim at night when the fan kicks in and creates a loud humming sound that is becoming more irritating. I read on the web that many earlier models of the mazda had a recall for the fan control module up to 2003. My vehicle is not in the recall, but I noticed a lot of people on the web have models after the recall period and we all have the same problem as the recalled modules. (sp-60 I think is the recall notice.) I'm not sure I am contacting the right office, but how do you get this on the recall program or determine that the faulty modules aren't creating the same problem for models made after the recalled versions? Can you help?

Filed Sep 14, 2009 · Engine · 122,000 miles · TX

The car was operating normally, than the water pump broke. This caused the engine to overheat. The waterpump was replaced and the engine required a valve job.

Filed Jan 8, 2009 · Engine · 66,677 miles · IL · crash

2000-2003 mazda mpv models have a coolant seepage from rear heater pipe which can cause severe engine failure and traffic hazard due to non-drivable vehicle. Mazda mpv 2002 was found to have a coolant leak in rear heater pipes and was taken to mazda repair center. Mazda advised a vehicle should not be run without coolant since it can damage the engine, and replaced the lines for a cost of $1000 (parts + labor). Mpv was driven 18 miles after completed repair, then the engine suffered a complete failure in traffic and vehicle stopped in the middle of an intersection, posing a danger to mpv passengers as well as other vehicles. Mazda repair center claims the engine failure is due to driving with low/no coolant prior to repair. Regardless, if the engine failure was due to a failed repair or due to the reason mazda states, this is a known product defect by mazda that should be issued as a recall notice to all affected mpv owners. Mazda has issued a technical service bulletin (us bulletin no: 07-002/05) stating that warranty repair is approved only if the vehicle exhibits coolant leakage and the vehicle is within the extended 7-year warranty from vehicle in-service date. Tsb reference: http://mazda5club.com/tsb.php?id=168 this known product defect should be issued as a recall notice for all affected mazda mpv models due to the high risk that complete engine failure poses while operating the vehicle in traffic.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 124,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda mpv. The contact stated that his rear heater was corroded and leaking coolant. The leak was noticed once the vehicle was parked. The contact ordered tsb number 07-002/05, which indicated the coolant seepage from the rear heater pipe. The failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle also had a coolant leak. The key would not come out of the ignition. The problem was due to the alternator draining the battery. Updated 09/12/08.

Filed May 13, 2008 · Engine · TX

2001 mazda mpv with check engine light on. Consumer states that the mechanic stated that the coolant was leaking, oil filter and oil were changed. *kb the dealership informed the consumer there was a crack in the engine block and the only fix was a new engine. The consumer stated the vehicle was maintained exclusively by the dealership from date of purchase. The consumer was told the crack was caused by overheating, but the temperature gauge needle never moved beyond halfway point to indicate there was a problem and the engine light never gave an overheating read out.

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 Jun 1, 2004 · Engine · AZ

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.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · OR · 1 injury

Received information on special program #ssp-33 from mazda regarding fuel fumes. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic refused to do any repairs on vehicle. *ak consumer adds while driving up hill, vehicle will only accelerate up to 10 MPH, once reached lights flicker engine, brakes and steering locked up, resulting in loss of control, vehicle started smoking and steaming causing the engine and transmission to fail, on several occasions engine is overheating, coolant leaks at engine, the water pump belt broke, dealer replaced coolant hoses, water pump, timing belts, head cylinder, thermostat, radiator hose and fan clutch.