2002 Mazda MPV Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Mazda MPV, 4% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Was driving down the street with cruise control on and set. Coming up to red light. Hit cancel on cruise lever and it did not disengage. The turned it off with the button. Light went off but was still engaged. I also was applying the brakes in a panic.....still not disengaging. Put car in neutral.....engine rpms went to redline...I then turned ignition off before crashing into the cars stopped at the light......very very scary. Saw recall and other people with exact same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10451445, filed 2012-03, 169,000 miles“My wife was driving Mazda MPV van which is 2002 model. She was driving at about 20-25 MPH and tried to apply the brakes when she saw another car approaching the road; the brakes did not engage and she started hearing some heavy sound coming from engine. The van continued to accelerate and she had to take wide turn to go right on another road. My wife tried to apply brakes several times but van was still accelerating and reached about 35-40 MPH or higher. She had to crash the van in the trees which were there in the middle divider section of the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10318287, filed 2010-03, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the actuator cable needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 04v234000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10583207, filed 2014-04, 150,000 miles“While waiting at an intersection vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. However, consumer was able to apply the brakes and vehicle stopped completely. Mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that transmission control module needed to be upgraded. However, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10103516, filed 2004-12Related recalls
- 04V234000May 19, 2004On certain minivans equipped with cruise control, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength (group 1). Also included are…Covers: Mazda MPV 2001–2002
Related service bulletins
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 10% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 17% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda MPV
66 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology