Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Mazda MPV

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 1996 Mazda MPV.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mazda MPV

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems	1
Driveshaft problems	1

Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem #1

While traveling 40mph in 4 wheel drive unit locked up. Dirver and 5 passengers were present. Vehicle started to skid and came to a stop. Driver attempted several times to unlock unit, and succeeded in putting vehicle back into 2 wheel drive. No accident or injuries occurred.

Driveshaft problem #2

At low speeds drivetrain binds up. Makes popping noises. Vibrations occurs in accelerator. Dealer found no problem with drive train.

Power Train related problems in other Mazda MPV model year vehicles:

Vehicle Shudder problems of the 2002 Mazda MPV
Transmission Solenoid problems of the 2002 Mazda MPV
Transmission Solenoid problems of the 2004 Mazda MPV
Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems of the 2002 Mazda MPV
Transmission Sensor problems of the 2003 Mazda MPV
Transmission Sensor problems of the 2004 Mazda MPV
Transmission Pump problems of the 2002 Mazda MPV

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