2002 Mazda MPV Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Mazda MPV, 1% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 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.
“2002 Mazda MPV tires wear out prematurely.***no answer required***. Tires have been rotated, balanced and aligned. There is obviously something wrong with the front end of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10134485, filed 2005-08, 13,000 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 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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