2001 Mazda MPV Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Mazda MPV, 9% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,450 miles.
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.
“With no damage or scratch whatsoever to the front bumper and license plate of my 2001 Mazda van after I hit a pole lightly in a parking lot, I found out that the reinforcement behind bumper was cracked open and the condenser and radiator assembly behind it was severely damaged. I wonder how this kind of damages to the reinforcement, condenser, and radiator could happened when I have no damage whatsoever to any outside parts. I wonder if the reinforcement had any inherent structural problem with a serious implication for the safety of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266185, filed 2009-04, 43,450 miles“The spare tire winch mounted centrally under the passengers side second row seat will corrode and jam not allowing for access to the spare tire in a road side emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10887697, filed 2016-07, 160,000 miles“Intermittently the sliding door opened while driving the vehicle with three children inside. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, but the problem had not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10046402, filed 2003-11, 37,500 miles“My brothers Mazda MPV 2001 van has a musty or freon leaking like smell not sure what but when air conditioning is on it's really bad is this harmful to breath for long periods of time for adults and children. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120970, filed 2018-08“While driving on highway, traveling at 60-70 MPH, and driving behind an 18 wheel truck, vehicle will become harder to control due to wind pressure. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #8018144, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mazda MPV
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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