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Mazda MPV 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Mazda MPV: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

124Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
10Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train66 complaints

66 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V234000.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V053000, 03V206000.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V078000.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V078000Reported March 20, 2002 - 14,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 14,000 vehicles across all affected models.

03V053000Reported February 13, 2003 - 5,400 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 5,400 vehicles across all affected models.

03V206000Reported June 5, 2003 - 64,000 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 64,000 vehicles across all affected models.

04V234000Reported May 19, 2004 - 10,200 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 10,200 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20026
200317
200415
20059
20069
200723
200814
20097
201011
20113
20124
20131
20144
20151
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.