2001 Mazda MPV Engine cooling Problems

“Since we got the van it was a new vehicle and the engine light has consistently come on. The dealer tryed to tell us we were not tightening the gas cap. Then it was we needed a new gas cap. You have to take it to the shop every time the light comes on. One mechanic stated it was an 02 sensor that was supposed to have been replaced after much hassle. Now 10 days later the engine light is back on. The warranty is about to run out.”

“Dealer installed a rebuilt g4ael transmission and a rebuilt catalytic converter in a 2001 Mazda MPV lx van on february 5, 2008. I purchased this van on march 26, 2008. I was not informed of the installation of the used parts in a van only seven years old. On may 11, 2009, the van broke down while traveling. Two of the parts that need to be replaced again are the transmission and catalytic converter. The additional repairs needed is a used motor and headgasket. Major repairs which I can not have done on a car that lasted one year and fifteen days. …”

“Purchased the car, drove it up a hill had a terrible egg smell seems to be every time I go up a hill. Took it back to the dealer they said it was the gas I was using. Took it to another garage and they say it the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The dealer won't do anything the smell is very embarrassing. We bought this for a family car now no one wants to ride in it. Maybe that's why it's a 2001 and only has 12,000 miles on it.”

“I am experiencing a malfunctioning number 1 spark plug for my 2001 Mazda MPV dx. Prior to the check engine light illuminating, the vehicle experiences serious hesitation when speeding up. I live near many railroad crossings and the hesitation is serious enough for me to question whether the vehicle will stop altogether. I have had the check engine light serviced three times. Each time the dealer claims that the number 1 spark plug is cracked. The spark plug is covered by the standard warranty, so the dealer replaces it without question. …”

“Consumer complained about a catalytic converter problem. Catalytic converter was under warranty and was replaced twice within 1 year. Comsumer maintained that dealer was not doing what was needed to remedy the problem. Dealership asked consumer to return the rental car although the catalytic converter problem was not resolved.”