Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
050010201/24/2002634359Subject regarding automatic transaxle - hard to shift out of park position for vehicles with automatic transaxle and vins lower than jm3 lw28 10 198855. *slc09/28/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
10/10/2010
 Mazda mpv's oxygen sensor bank2, sensor1 wire circuit burned up. have to replaced the oxyen sensor. there was no fire on my mpv but if i didn't have it fix fast it could cause fire.
05/11/2003172001
 While driving, the vehicle started to jerk back and forth, moments later the consumer was unable to put the gear into reverse. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
05/11/2009112954
 Tl- the contact owns 2001 mazda mvp. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact noticed smoke or steam around the vehicle. the contact was able to exit the highway and contact aaa to have the vehicle towed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the contact did not know what caused the failure . the transmission and catalytic converter were replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 112,954. ds
12/24/200673500102/03/2002
 My 2001 mazda mpv minivan began to shift hard and quick between gears. had the transmission fluid drained at 45k miles. the van has 74k right now and i feel mazda's design of this transmission is the culprit and not myself who takes good care of vehicle and have records to prove it. would like to have mazda rep. explain to me his company's position of my complaint. *nm
11/16/2005102000105/15/2001
 The transmission of my 2001 mazda mpv se began to slip very badly in 3rd and there was no 4th gear after 100k miles. there were no warning signs and the 3 facilities that looked at the vehicle stated the fluid was fine and the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced for an average cost of $2500.00. on mechanic went on to say the mazda transmissions are notorious for problems and are among the worst in the industry. *nm
05/31/200410110/30/2001
 Transmission shifts violently during 1-2 shift during a brisk get away from a complete stop. the shift almost seems to stop the van's forward momentum and stall the engine. this occurs mainly when the car is cold. *ak
01/08/2002410/06/2001
 While driving engine surges upon trying to stop vehicle. consumer contacted dealer. problem was never resolved. consumer traded vehicle in. please provide any further information.*ak consumer stated the transmission was acting erractically.*jb
03/22/200211/01/2000
 The automatic transmission shift lever on the steering column could be freely shifted out of park with no keys in the ignition. transmission also would not shift out of park on occasion. dealer replaced shift control lever assembly free of charge. they stated the part had been redesigned by the manufacturer.*ak