MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mazda MPV

● Typical for this model
2001 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:17.222Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
70
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 70 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 36 complaints 2006: 12 complaints
1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 70 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2005: 36 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints
1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1990 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 70 2002: 124 complaints 2002 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 36 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2006

2001: 70 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198922
199049
199167
199262
199351
199439
199519
199618
199722
199819
19992
2000149
200170
2002124
2003113
200471
200536
200612

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.

Air bags

16% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the front passenger seat side airbag erroneously deployed as the passenger was getting into the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-21

While traveling at 45 MPH consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle that ran a light. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-14

I've had 2 auto accidents involving the front of my van and both times the airbags have failed to come out. Both times the front end of my van have had to be repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-08

Power train

14% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Electrical system

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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When I initially bought this vehicle it had been through previous owners and I have been trying to fix things but am a single mother of three and I just can afford much but I happen to put the yr make and model into the google one day and notice of...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-14

Vehicle speed control

10% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2002-01-15Service brakes, hydraulic01V382000 Vehicle description: certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Passenger car brake systems."…

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began January 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2002-10-04Air bags02V196001 On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began October 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2004-07-07Vehicle speed control04V234000 On certain minivans equipped with cruise control, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength (Group 1). Also included are certain 2000-2001 minivans equipped…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the actuator cable. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 1 began on July 7, 2004. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 2 began on September 10, 2004.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V382000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 02V196001 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V234000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mazda MPV reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mazda MPV is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda MPV?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mazda MPV have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.