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2001 Mazda MPV vs 2002 Mazda MPV

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 Mazda MPV2002 Mazda MPV
NHTSA complaints70124
Recall campaigns34
Service bulletins (TSBs)123129
Investigations00
Crash reports104
Fire reports25
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1818
Median reported mileage77,125 mi64,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMazda MPVMazda MPV
Power Train1066
Engine and Engine Cooling1523
Electrical System89
Air Bags114
Vehicle Speed Control75
Structure64
Service Brakes, Hydraulic53
Equipment33

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light50
Stalling07
Hesitation / surging07

Compare all Mazda MPV vs Mazda MPV years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.