2001 Mazda MPV Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,988miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Mazda MPV, 3% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,988 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.
“I have a 2001 Mazda MPV,bought in 2001 from dealer. Now 5 years later,on the drivers side lower control arm, approximately 2 to 3 in. In from ball joint,that portion of control arm is about to fall off or tear due to corrosion. That I would say is a very cheap design by their engineers of Mazda corp. I was very, very,fortunate that my wife was driving it the morning when it was noticed. I have a long driveway before we get out to the highway! She heard a very distinct grinding of metal and stopped the vehicle to check it out!what a scary sight! …”
NHTSA complaint #10159888, filed 2006-06, 108,988 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213387Feb 15, 2016Shock absorber replacement guidelines
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
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 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mazda MPV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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