2001 Mazda MPV Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,936miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Mazda MPV, 11% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,936 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 recalls and as I read the same as whats I had already noticed had already happened and I figured I could live with it but I woke up one morning got in it and boom driving for ten minutes and boom all of a sudden I have no gears and then I get 1st and nothing else then eventually no reverse , so after almost getting stuck in the cold streets with a…”
NHTSA complaint #11151384, filed 2018-11, 99 miles“Headlight malfunction Mazda MPV 2001 while driving my MPV on city streets & freeways, the low beams flicker, or turn off, and the high beam indicator illuminates on dash board. However the high beams do work. When this occurs it persists both when stationary or in motion. The low beams will intermittently and momentarily turn on, later the high beam indicator will illuminate that the low beams off again. No reason. I cannot drive at dusk or at night due to the issue of never knowing if the low beams will work or not! If I drive with high beams all other motorists are honking or bothered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10926325, filed 2016-11, 108,000 miles“Burring smell came from engine since last maintaince performed to resolve recall. Abs light came on, the vehicle suddenly stopped and had to be jumped to start - this happened three more times and was taken in. The alternator has been determined to be at fault, but it is only days out of warrenty and Mazda refuses to cover.”
NHTSA complaint #10112046, filed 2005-02, 35,200 miles“Ignition key stuck and won't come out of ignition switch. I needed to replace all the column, a new battery, a new ignition system......thousand dollars. The dealerk is now notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10090969, filed 2004-09, 58,800 miles“Check engine light on repeatedly( at least 15 times in the past 12 months with the same 4 or 5 codes) car jerks when idling. Replaced o2 sensors, manifold gaskets(2), spark plugs and wires, top engine clean, many times the light was just reset. It was under warranty the first time it went in but even though it is the same thing over and over it is not covered. Dealer said they didn't know what was wrong with it. I could leave it there and maybe they could find something. November, 2003 to december 2003 was at the dealers for 12 different times that the light came on. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 18% |
| 2003 | 16 | 14% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 11% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 16% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 14% |
| 1992 | 4 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mazda MPV
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology