2003 Mazda MPV engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Mazda MPV — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2003 mazda mpv. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service from dealership and vehicle company. *smd the consumer stated his vehicle did not pass a safety inspection, due to a faulty catalytic converter, despite spending over $3,000 to correct the problem.”
filed Apr 3, 2013
“Vehicle has about 112, 500 miles when it had a catalytic converter failure. Cost to repair $1800. Service manager said this repair is tied to driving with the check engine light on due to engine coil failures. All engine coils had been replaced before 89000 miles. Since the coils were replaced…”
filed Jul 12, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other MPV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MPV | 6 | 17% |
| 2004 MPV | 23 | 32% |
| 2002 MPV | 23 | 19% |
| 2001 MPV | 15 | 21% |
| 2000 MPV | 24 | 16% |
| 1998 MPV | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 MPV | 5 | 23% |
| 1995 MPV | 6 | 32% |
| 1994 MPV | 10 | 28% |
| 1993 MPV | 13 | 25% |
| 1992 MPV | 20 | 33% |
| 1991 MPV | 16 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.