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Mazda MPV Reliability And Durability: 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 full 2006 Mazda MPV review |
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 full 2005 Mazda MPV review |
2003 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
After 75,000 miles, our MOV has only required one minor repair. full 2003 Mazda MPV review |
Mazda MPV Reliability And Durability: 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. full 2005 Mazda MPV review |
2002 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Evaporative emmision control problems. Poor transmission performance. full 2002 Mazda MPV review |
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. full 2002 Mazda MPV review |
Mazda MPV Reliability And Durability: 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 full 2006 Mazda MPV review |
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 full 2005 Mazda MPV review |
2003 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
After 75,000 miles, our MOV has only required one minor repair. full 2003 Mazda MPV review |
Mazda MPV Reliability And Durability: 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. full 2005 Mazda MPV review |
2002 | 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Evaporative emmision control problems. Poor transmission performance. full 2002 Mazda MPV review |
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. full 2002 Mazda MPV review |