Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Mazda MPV, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling15
- Air bags11
- Power train10
- Electrical system8
- Vehicle speed control7
- Structure6
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Equipment3
- Unknown or other3
- Tires3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 20 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Mazda MPV failed the safety check 0.61% of the time — 70% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 126,933 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
0 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 5 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
44 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 82% arrived as used imports, 14% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 13.6 L/100 km (about 17 mpg US), CO₂ 313 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPV · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 11.7 | 13.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2001 Mazda MPV.
| 2005082 30 Mar 2005 | Other On certain vehicles, the liftgate stay dampers and stud bolts may rust and stick together, causing the stud bolds to break off. In the worst case, this conditi… |
| 2004376 20 Oct 2004 | Engine On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L V6 Duratec engine, while driving at a constant speed on the highway, it is possible that the engine speed will not decr… |
| 2004183 2 Jun 2004 | Engine On certain vehicles, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength. Also included are certain 2000-2001 minivans built between M… |
| 2002145 2 Aug 2002 | Airbag On certain vehicles, the diffuser may come off the inflator for the passenger air bag during deployment due to improper welding. Under these conditions, expand… |
| 2001297 21 Dec 2001 | Brakes Due to inappropriate brake pipe layout certain vehicles fail to meet the required partial failure stopping distance required by C.M.V.S.S. 135. Correction: Deal… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 CRUISE CONTROL BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 31, 1999 AND MARCH 31, 2001, THAT HAVE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL REPAIRED AND POSSIBLY HAD A DEFECTIVE CABLE INSTALLED DURING THAT REPAIR (GROUP 2).
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
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." DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE BRAKE PIPE LAYOUT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE WITH PARTIAL FAILURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 2001 Mazda MPV: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635773 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR. *TT |
| 634469 | SUBJECT REGARDING UNCOMFORTABLE SEAT BELT. *SLC |
| 634459 | SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE JUDDER DUE TO RUST ON FRONT DISC PLATE. *SLC |
| 634454 | INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR(S) REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *SLC |
| 634442 | SUBJECT ON SERVICE INFORMATION FOR KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *SLC |
| 634437 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF NO SOUND FROM THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RSES). *SLC |
| 634378 | SUBJECT REGARDING SLIDING DOOR UPPER ROLLER COMING OUT. *SLC |
| 634374 | SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL FILLER LID BEING HARD TO OPEN FOR VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3 LW28 0 201800. *SLC |
| 634371 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE FRONT POWER WINDOW(S) IN THE DOWN MODE FOR VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3 LW28 209573. *SLC |
| 634359 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - HARD TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK POSITION FOR VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND VINS LOWER THAN JM3 LW28 10 198855. *SLC |
| 634357 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CLUNKING NOISE. *SLC |
| 634330 | SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND RELATED COMPONENT REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *SLC |
| 634322 | SUBJECT REGARDING RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL. *SLC |
| 631612 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK IN THE THIRD SEAT STORAGE AREA, CAUSED BY WATER BECOMING TRAPPED IN THE REAR-END PANEL. *JG |
| 628250 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR WIPER MALFUNCTIONS IN INTERMITTENT MODE. *JG |
| 620903 | CERTAIN MODELS WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3LW28** 10 170417 MAY EXHIBIT A METALLIC POPPING, CLICKING OR SQUEALING SOUND COMG FROMTHE REAR BRAKES. THIS MAY OCCUR WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL STOPPING CONDITIONS. *TT |
| 620006 | SOME VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3 LW28G* 10166896 MAY TAKE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CRANKING TIME BEFORE STARTING (APPROXIMATELY 4-10 SECONDS). THIS CONDITION USUALLY OCCURS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AND THEN PARKED FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. THIS MAY BE THE RESULT OF INADEQUATE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE DUE TO A STUCK OPEN FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *TT |
| 617874 | SUBJECT REGARDING 2001 SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX. *TT |
| 614902 | THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 614124 | CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK OR STAY IN POSITION. *TT |
| 11006987 | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mi |
| 11005671 | Mazda 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 manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers. |
| 11003398 | Mazda 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 manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers. |
| 10251387 | Mazda 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 manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers. |
| 10232299 | Speedometer replacement procedure |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)