NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Mazda Mpv; the most frequently affected component is vehicle speed control — cables. Owners filed 73 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #5 for number of recalls.
Vehicle speed control — CablesCampaign 04V234000 · 19 May 2004
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with cruise control, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength (group 1). Also included are certain 2000-2001 minivans equipped with cruise control built between march 31, 1999 and march 31, 2001, that have had the cruise control repaired and possibly had a defective cable installed during that repair (group 2).
Risk: It is possible that the broken actuator cable may be out of position and could interfere with the operation of the accelerator cable, preventing a decrease in engine speed while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the actuator cable. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 1 began on july 7, 2004. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 2 began on september 10, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Air bags — FrontalCampaign 02V196001 · 05 Aug 2002
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Risk: The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 01V382000 · 17 Dec 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (abs) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." due to inappropriate brake pipe layout, these vehicles do not meet the brake stopping distance with partial failure requirements of the standard.
Risk: If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began january 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.
What owners complain about
Share of the 39 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine and engine cooling8 · 21%
Electrical system8 · 21%
Power train7 · 18%
Air bags6 · 15%
Vehicle speed control4 · 10%
Structure3 · 8%
Exterior lighting2 · 5%
Unknown or other2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda mpv. The contact was driving 55 mph when the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact's vehicle then spun around and crashed into the same vehicle a second time from the front end. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact and the other driver were…
My 2001 mazda mpv minivan began to shift hard and quick between gears. Had the transmission fluid drained at 45k miles. The van has 74k right now and i feel mazda's design of this transmission is the culprit and not myself who takes good care of vehicle and have records to prove it. Would like to have mazda rep.…
Headlight malfunction mazda mpv 2001 while driving my mpv on city streets & freeways, the low beams flicker, or turn off, and the high beam indicator illuminates on dash board. However the high beams do work. When this occurs it persists both when stationary or in motion. The low beams will intermittently and…
When i initially bought this vehicle it had been through previous owners and i have been trying to fix things but am a single mother of three and i just can afford much but i happen to put the yr make and model into the google one day and notice of recalls and as i read the same as whats i had already noticed had…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.