2002 Mazda MPV Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,528miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Mazda MPV, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,528 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.
“Since new, hesitates between 40-50 MPH, causing sudden loss of power, high rpms but no acceleration. Removing foot from gas van sometimes recovers. Has had transmission control module replaced as a result, then ignition coils were blamed and those were replaced one by one, sometimes more than once, then coolant temperature sensor went, now at 85,000 transmission went. Each event stranded my family by the side of the road and car had to be towed.”
NHTSA complaint #10234245, filed 2008-07, 85,000 miles“Van has a horrible sulfur smell. It is worse when stopped at stop signs and red lights. I feel this is a safety issue because defroster is shut off to keep smell out creating bad visibility and possible dangerous situation. Also smell is so bad driver is distracted and/or nauseous.”
NHTSA complaint #10030485, filed 2003-07, 55 miles“I bought this car for 6 months, the engine light on twice, didn't fix it first time, the advisor said the gas tank cap is not close tight enought. Couple of days later, the engine light is one again, this time they found control system incorrect flow, small leak, hose off of purge valve at air cleaner housing. Car pulls to left on highway and right on local street. Brought in 4 time, admit alignment on the 3rd time and fix it, but still pull. Brought in again the fourth time, said found no pulling problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069630, filed 2004-01Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 8% |
| 1991 | 4 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 18% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
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