2001 Mazda MPV Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Mazda MPV, 7% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2001 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that a local mechanic performed routine maintenance on the vehicle and stated that the brakes never functioned properly. The recall repair, 01v382000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) was related to the failure. The dealer did confirm that the recall repair had not been performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10330865, filed 2010-05, 125,000 miles“Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer twice for a recall 01v382000 repairs on brake system. They could not fix itcorrectly, and consumer had to go back, but the problem could not be fixed. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006162, filed 2002-03“Consumer stated that while driving step on the brakes pedal, trying to stop vehicle, but did not stop crashing inton another vehicle, after pedal went alway to the floor. Dealer was contacted. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8004034, filed 2002-02“A bolt (Mazda #10) holding the caliper assembly of the brake system fell off after only 280 miles of driving, less than 24 hours of ownership of the vehicle. The vehicle was driving at a residential area at low speed (25 miles/hr), otherwise a catastrophic results could have resulted in the interstate freeway. The vehicle's front-passenger side brake system locked the vehicle and the vehicle skidded (single-wheel locked) about 15 feet before a complete stop. Driver has picked up the loose bolt from the road and presented to the nearest dealership service department. …”
NHTSA complaint #747901, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 01V382000Dec 17, 2001Vehicle description: certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (abs) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard…Covers: Mazda MPV 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10173097Mar 12, 2020Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10153307Jan 14, 2019Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10148003Oct 10, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10142515May 11, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 21% |
| 1994 | 6 | 17% |
| 1993 | 5 | 10% |
| 1992 | 13 | 21% |
| 1991 | 15 | 23% |
| 1990 | 8 | 17% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mazda MPV
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mazda MPV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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