One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 2003 Mazda MPV. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mazda MPV based on all problems reported for the 2003 MPV.
A few weeks ago I had noticed that my 2003 Mazda Mpv was jerking or hesitating. I only have 42,395 miles on it. I took it to one place and was told it sounds like transmission trouble to them. I brought in to aamco and was told it was the torque converter and they showed me where the metal was etched out>my warranty expired in April 2007 I was told I was lucky to address this problem now before the entire engine seized. I have been a Mazda owner since 1993 first I had a protege then the 626 now I own the Mpv I am shocked that this would happen so soon with so little mileage/ to replace everything it will cost me $3480 what a shame!!!!.