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Mazda MPV 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Mazda MPV: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

113Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints 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 Train35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V109000, 04V282000.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 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.

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.

04V109000Reported March 9, 2004 - 350 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 350 vehicles across all affected models.

04V282000Reported June 10, 2004 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 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.

200316
200427
200510
20066
20076
20087
20099
201010
20118
20121
20133
20142
20162
20172
20183
20191
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 October 30, 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.