2002 Mazda MPV Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Mazda MPV, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Mazda MPV. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle would also not accelerate properly and shook while idling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine coil pack failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10713299, filed 2015-04, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10583487, filed 2014-04, 122,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory…
- 10059870Dec 19, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda MPV
66 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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