2002 Mazda MPV power train problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Mazda MPV — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission failed, completely disengaged. No warning. Had to be towed. Required a $2500.00 complete overhaul. Very low miles on this vehicle, always properly maintained. *tr”
filed Jan 16, 2014
“Driving on highway with my family when my mpv wouldn't shift so I could pass a truck. Then it started to lose speed. Would depress gas pedal and the engine would rev but no speed. Had to pull over to breakdown lane which became a very dangerous situation. We are lucky we didn't cause an accident…”
filed Aug 23, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop…
SA-011-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2024
Power Train problems in other MPV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MPV | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 MPV | 8 | 11% |
| 2003 MPV | 35 | 31% |
| 2001 MPV | 10 | 14% |
| 2000 MPV | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 MPV | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 MPV | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 MPV | 2 | 11% |
| 1994 MPV | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 MPV | 17 | 33% |
| 1992 MPV | 15 | 25% |
| 1991 MPV | 16 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Mazda MPV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.