Automatic Transmission Problems of Mazda MPV - part 2

I have a 2003 Mazda Mpv with 8,000 miles on it. My transmission (2nd to 3rd shift) started shifting with a jolt from about 1,000 miles. It only happened occasionally at first but now it is every day. Have taken it to malloy Mazda. They called Mazda and told me to wait until Mazda gets a fix. They are suppose to call me.

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I have had trouble with the Mazda Mpv transmission of my car since I purchased it in September of 2002. The transmission has intermittent rough shifts/jolts. The dealer has tried to make adjustments and also changed the transmission fluid at 20,000 miles (which I was charged for), but the problem continues. This is the worst-feeling automatic transmission I have ever felt, so I purchased an extended warranty because I do not believe that the transmission will last to 100,000 miles.

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You can add me to the list of people who are experiencing the hard shift problem that many others have described as an intermittent hard slam of the trans in my new $30,000 Mazda Mpv. It occurs when the van has been driven for a while and happens when shifting from 2nd to 3rd around 30mi per hr. I have taken it to the original dealer and they admit that there is a problem but they won't try to fix it because they say they currently they have no fix from Mazda. I emailed Mazda and they admit that there is no fix but they are working with the manufacturer of the transmission. I am trying to file for lemon law arbitration with the attorney general at this time. I need four work orders from the dealers which means 4 days without a car and time off work . The second dealer I took it to said my van was working as it was designed to even though I tried to show the service manager the email from Mazda that as good as confesses that they are having problems with the transmissions on 2003/2004 Mpv's. The area dealer service rep for Mazda wouldn't help me either. I think it's time for me to call my friends at cbs news and get Mazda on 20/20 and have them answer some pointed questions, like why don't they stand behind their cars and give us the service we all deserve. If you want to see more complaints go to edmunds. Com there are over 3000 + complaints and counting. I think Mazda won't do anything about this until some one is either in an accident or hurt as a result of the trans. Problem. My recommendation is don't buy a Mazda mpy van.

Throttle revved, but vehicle failed to accelerate when the gas pedal was depressed. Prior this to incident transmission abruptly shifted into gear. Dealership refused to repair the problem until the manufacturer decided on a remedy.

We had an issue with our 2003 Mazda Mpv ES van that was reported on this site about 2 months ago. The transmission was shifting harshly between 2nd and 3rd gears. After several attempts to fix the problem, our dealership finally told us the Mazda has identified the problem. They call it shift shock and it requires a reprogramming of the computer.

2003 Mazda Mpv - transmission shifts very rough from 2nd to 3rd. Problem is intermittent and unpredictable. Dealer says the problem cannot be diagnosed and fixed unless it can be duplicated in the repair shop.

Vehicle has clunking when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd especially at slower speeds vehicle has been to the shop 4 times and problem still exists. Dealer installed 2 new software updates. Dealer that has tried fixing problem is new country- Mazda saratoga springs NY.

About 50% of time, automatic transmission shifts very abruptly from 2nd to 3rd gear. I have seen many other complaints about this problem on the web, this must be a design or software defect. I worry about long term damage to the drivetrain. Other than this problem, van is very reliable. I have 9200 miles on odo.

I purchased a 2003 Mazda Mpv ES on 12/23/03. Vehicle has approx 320 miles on it and I'm beginning to experiance and harsh bang on upshift between 2nd and 3rd gear. I found thousands of complaints pertaining to the same problem. I'm trying to find out if theres a fix or not.

The transmission seems to shift very hard in between certain gears. . It thrusts you forward with a power surge. I bought this vehicle because I am a disabled woman. And it filled all my needs. . When this jolt happens. Talked to my doctor and was advised to do as little driving as possible in this van. At risk of more injury to my neck. . Took it to the dealer 3 times. . Was told that it was just a quirk in the Mazda transmission. Told the Mazda mechanic that it was an awfully expensive quirk. They did a reprogram on the transmission. It still does it . . Only now the geers slip too. They said that they would no longer see the vehicle for this problem . If they could not get the van to reproduce the problem for the mechanic, that it would be at my expense and not under warrenty. They refuse to do anything about it. This problem exist. Only there is no way that you can pin point the moment and time of this problem.

The automatic transmission shift lever on the steering column could be freely shifted out of park with no keys in the ignition. Transmission also would not shift out of park on occasion. Dealer replaced shift control lever assembly free of charge. They stated the part had been redesigned by the manufacturer.

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While driving engine surges upon trying to stop vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer. Problem was never resolved. Consumer traded vehicle in. Please provide any further information. Consumer stated the transmission was acting erractically.

Overdrive indicator blinks constantly when ignition applied, brought to dealer to service, told need to replace complete transmission.

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The vehicle would not go into park and it was impossible to turn the motor off or take the key out, dealer found a wire which had gotten hung up in the shift mechanism, 5000 miles later, dealer found the cable and shift linkage hanging up under the dash, repairs were made and about 3 weeks later vehicle would not go into park again, consumer feels the transmission should be replaced.

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Engine knocking, svc dept advised us to Mazda oil additive, but still knocks even though low miles. Also, the transmission will get stuck when trying to back up and turning wheel to the right. Also, very dangerous/near collision because the transmission would go into 4wd on its own while we were driving 65 on the interstate in heavy traffic.

The transmission did not shift smoothly. The motor revved up then slammed into gear, which caused the vehicle to jump. Provide further details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .