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2003 Mazda MPV Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 113 total for the year
Median mileage
47,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Mazda MPV, 1% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 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.

“One tailgate strut bolt on my Mazda MPV failed while I was opening the tailgate causing the tailgate to fall unexpectedly. I was lucky that I wasn't hurt.”

NHTSA complaint #10405362, filed 2011-06, 47,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200513%
200411%
200311%
200211%
200123%
2000117%
199729%
199212%
199123%

Other parts of the 2003 Mazda MPV

Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints
Engine cooling
23 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology