Automatic Transmission problems of the 2004 Mazda MPV

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Mazda MPV. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Mazda MPV based on all problems reported for the 2004 MPV.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2006

2004 Mazda Mpv - transmission issues and engine coil failures. Transmission has shift shock, where the vehicle slams into the next gear at 20 mph. The shock sends the vehicle dangerously forward. Mazda had two service bulletins for this defect which included replacing sensors and switches. Mazda also supplied a diagram to instruct drivers to "wiggle" the gear selector between gears. None of this solved the problems. Engine coils were replaced three times at 24,000 miles, 32,000 miles, and 35,000 miles. This caused the vehicle to stop running correctly while driving.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2005

2004 Mazda Mpv - north park Mazda is san antonio has been unable to fix a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. I took the van in 5 times in July. They were unable to duplicate the noise on the first few attempts. I finally had to take the service manager for a ride in it. They thought they had fixed it the last 2 times I took it in but apparently did not actually locate the problem. I.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2004

2004 Mazda Mpv with transmission problems. Consumer states that the vehicle has a transmission shift shock problem and the warranty is getting ready to expire. When accelerating vehicle and passenger get jolted forward. The consumer stated the last time the problem happened, the transmission light illuminated.


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