2003 Mazda MPV Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Mazda MPV, 2% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Both sunvisors mirror housings drops hanging from the cables every time you lower the sunvisors. It happens stationary and in motion. Can't virtually use sunvisors.”
NHTSA complaint #11065996, filed 2018-01, 17,500 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Mazda MPV. The light on the sun visor on the driver side remains in the on position. There were two burn holes in the visor. The contact was concerned that it could cause a fire. The dealer stated that they could not assist him. He called the manufacturer and they stated that there was nothing they could do to assist him. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 63,000. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10299528, filed 2010-01, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035599Jul 29, 2026This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative…
- 10016125Jun 22, 2005Power windows inoperative - blown fuse. To include 2006 mazda mpv.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mazda MPV
35 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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