Mazda MPV owners have reported 2 problems related to transmission not engage (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda MPV based on all problems reported for the MPV.
Transmission failed in my 2002 Mazda Mpv at 111k miles. After reading several stories online that sound identical to mine, I felt compelled to file a complaint. I was travelling on a major interstate with 5 cubscouts and the transmission completely failed, leaving us stranded on the side of the road. Transmission gave no warning that it was about to fail, other than a few rough shifts from time to time. Mechanic checked fluid levels and pressure of transmission and all checked out okay after incident. This was not driver or maintenance error. The transmission will not engage at all in drive, low gears or reverse.
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Transmission failed in 2008, had it replaced and it failed again in two weeks. Van drove fine until summer 2011, when I noticed transmission problems again. Took the van to a dealership to have it fixed again, but was told there was nothing wrong with it. Finally, on 14 March 2012, the transmission stopped pulling and will not engage past 2nd gear. This is the third transmission at a cost of $2700 each, puts a big strain on a family. This issue needs to be recalled and Mazda needs to be held accountable.