Mazda MPV vs. Honda Element Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Mazda MPV or Honda Element reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Mazda MPV and the Honda Element truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Mazda MPV and Honda Element reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Mazda MPV and the Honda Element were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda MPV and the Honda Element have been recently.
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Mazda MPV Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Mazda MPV
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| Reliability and Durability of the Mazda MPV: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
no major problems after 50k, just do regular maint. and you will love this car |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Overall few problems thus far, solid mechanics except for a few known issues |
| 2003 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
After 75,000 miles, our MOV has only required one minor repair. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Mazda MPV: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
problems like the ignition coils and rear wheel well rust are well known to owner. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Quite a few reports of tranny problems. The 3.0L V6 is a Ford Duratec modified by Mazda, so it worries me a bit. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Evaporative emmision control problems. Poor transmission performance. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Honda Element Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Honda Element.
