MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mazda MPV

● Typical for this model
2001 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-09-16T13:48:45.647Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MPV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 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 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 36 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2006
2001: 70 complaints
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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%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20140721

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A LIGHT. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040114

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. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030508

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20181114

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020115 — service brakes, hydraulic

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." D

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 REM

Campaign 01V382000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20021004 — air bags

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 RECEIVE

Campaign 02V196001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040707 — vehicle speed control

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 WITH

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.

Campaign 04V234000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V382000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V196001 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V234000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 1994 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ◆ 2002 ◆ 2003

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.