Three problems related to ignition 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.
I'm experiencing misfire with the 2002 Mazda Mpv. The engine coils are the culprit. This is a common problem with many Mpv owners and is a manufacture defect. It causes the engine to jerk and lose power and consume more gas. Some reported this issue with only 25,000 miles and mine is around 47,000. I believe this should be a recall for this is a common occurrence.
Engine was hesitating during acceleration causing difficulty in driving, especially merging into traffic. Problem got worse as engine heated up. Dealer diagnosed problem as a bad coil but could not determine which of the 6 coils were faulting. Dealer finally gave in and replaced them for no charge after I complained to corporate. Possible recall item?.
Driving van on major hwy (h-2 freeway) at 50mph, suddenly a decrease in power and engine died . Prior to the engine incident, noticed my dashboard got fairly hot and radiated heat in the interior area.