general problems of the 2002 Mazda MPV

Three problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2002 Mazda MPV. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mazda MPV based on all problems reported for the 2002 MPV.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Mpv. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle would also not accelerate properly and shook while idling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine coil pack failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Mpv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2008

Since new, hesitates between 40-50 mph, causing sudden loss of power, high rpms but no acceleration. Removing foot from gas van sometimes recovers. Has had transmission control module replaced as a result, then ignition coils were blamed and those were replaced one by one, sometimes more than once, then coolant temperature sensor went, now at 85,000 transmission went. Each event stranded my family by the side of the road and car had to be towed.




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