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Mazda MPV repairs by problem area
Engine (65%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 592 repairs.
Mazda MPV suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (59%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 139049 mi US $150 |
Control arm bushings, sway bar links and sway bar bushings. |
| 48000 mi US $500 |
front stabilizer bar and bushings. right hand window motor and regulator. |
| 67360 mi C $18 |
Replaced Driver's side Stabilizer Link component |
| 69440 mi C $120 |
Replaced lower control arms (complete with BJ) on both sides. |
| 95480 mi C $125 |
Replace lower control arm due to failed ball joint |
| 142900 mi US $200 |
Outer tie rod, driver's side. |
| 165000 mi US $418 |
Both right and left lower control arm and ball joint assembly. |
| 210000 mi US $260 |
Tie rod and and bushing. |
| 102000 mi US $225 |
Loud front end noise. Replaced bearing. |
2004 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $305 |
Wheel bearing noisy. Decided to replace both |
| 148040 mi C $300 |
Squeaking noise from drivers side believed to be suspension related. Driver side sway bar link had excessive play, and passenger side also had some. Replaced both links. |
| 151300 mi C $351 |
Driver side front lower ball joint out of spec. Ball Joint replaced. |
| 179060 mi C $199 |
Inspection found excessive play in right lower ball joint. Contributing to reported problem (clunking from front end suspension/sterring when driving). |
| 185980 mi C $412 |
Re-Re right lower control arm |
| 195300 mi C $131 |
Clunking noise from front right. Front right lower ball joint replaced. |
| 204140 mi C $732 |
Front sway bar link broke |
| 207700 mi C $435 |
Noise front driver side front wheel. Front wheel bearing replaced |
| 210800 mi C $212 |
Humming noise from front right wheel. Replaced front right wheel bearing winter tires removed and new all season radial tires installed. Humming from front driver side. Wheel bearing gone. Bearing was replaced under manufacturer warranty. Note: this bearing previously replaced Sept 2014. When replacing front driver side wheel bearing outer tie rod required replacing, $212. |
| 162000 mi US $420 |
Knocking in front end. Lower ball joint bad. Replace lower control arm passenger side |
| 180800 mi US $160 |
Passenger inner tie rod bad...first noticed as a slight "thump" when turning the steering wheel. Tie rod replaced and front end aligned |
| 184000 mi US $250 |
excessive play passenger font wheel. Also "clunk" when turning wheel. Shop suggested replacing lower ball joint but wound up replacing control arm assembly. was the same repair as 13 monrhs prior. |
| 115000 mi US $125 |
The left front wheel bearing went out, it was making a howling sound at speed(it was driving me crazy). |
| 124000 mi US $220 |
Replaced 2 sway bar links($155) as advised by repair shop and dealer. Also, replaced waterpump belt ($65) at same time. |
| 154000 mi US $200 |
worn steering arms prevented alignment |
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Replaced sway bars |
| 99000 mi US $850 |
Also replaced front sway bar links. |
| 95700 mi US $900 |
Brakes and Shocks Replaced |
| 84000 mi US $180 |
Sway bar link replaced |
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
Ball joint and control arm replaced |
| 101000 mi | Replaced rear shock absorbers |
| 106100 mi US $375 |
Ball joint and control arm were replaced |
| 153300 mi US $500 |
Steering was bad and control arms and front and rear suspension bad. |
| 154000 mi US $42 |
My control arm had to be replaced |
| 164000 mi US $30 |
I hit pot hole and had to repair clunk sound Stablizer bar was a little noisy. End link was changed. |
| 166000 mi US $160 |
Leaking passenger side cv axle |
| 45000 mi | replaced rear shocks by Mazda |
| 265000 mi US $50 |
Power steer high pressure hose leak |
2003 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 76260 mi C $1487 |
Replaced front stabilizer links. |
| 75500 mi US $240 |
Passenger Rear Shock had rusted and rotted away exposing piston rod. Both rear shocks were replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $259 |
Both front original sway bar link bars wore out. Both were replaced $127.30 total plus $95.00 labor. |
| 118800 mi US $500 |
Replace front stabilizer bar control links. |
| 79460 mi C $300 |
Clunk sound when going over bumps. Sway bar's replaced. |
| 73500 mi US $250 |
Replace front links |
| 117800 mi ﷼200 |
strut top mount cracked FR, FL |
| 96000 mi US $1363 |
Shocks and Struts were bad. Replaced tires, shocks, struts, and alignment. |
| 115000 mi US $800 |
Replaced front axels |
| 98000 mi US $160 |
Broken stabilizer bar in the front right. |
| 163000 mi US $25 |
New outer passenger side tie rod end. |
| 95000 mi | Replaced worn front suspension lower control arms. |
| 92000 mi US $122 |
Front end noise on going over large bumps for several years. Finally diagnosed. Replaced front stabilizer links. |
2002 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $750 |
front suspension noisy. replaced parts of suspension |
| 114200 mi US $350 |
Both front bearings replaced. |
| 102500 mi US $200 |
Lower Control Arms - ball joints had failed |
| 104000 mi US $200 |
Replaced both lower control arms as the ball joints were worn. Royal pain to do it, but saved a ton of money. Front suspension is still squeaking - suspect manufacturer did not sufficiently lube ball joints on new control arms. |
| 68200 mi | 2 front wheel bearing is gone. Water pump leaking. Coolant pipe to the rear heater rust out about 700 labour & parts |
| 129000 mi US $85 |
Left Rear wheel bearing became noisy. I replaced it |
| 133000 mi US $850 |
I replaced the rear shocks, front struts, ball joints and tie rod ends to correct slightly loose steering and road wander that had developed from many years of use. This was entirely optional, but made for better driving on trips. |
| 86000 mi | The rack has a slight fluid leak |
| 139000 mi US $150 |
Broken so replace |
2000 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan
170-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 68820 mi $250 |
Faulty right tire hub gave way, |
| 139500 mi | cracks in rear suspension welded, I mean this component http://www.mazdapartsunlimited.com/auto-parts/2000/mazda/mpv/lx-trim/2-5l-v6-gas-engine/suspension-cat/suspension-springs-and-related-components-scat/54224505-assy |
| 110000 mi US $1000 |
Knocking sound on front struts/suspension. |
| 113000 mi US $400 |
Bad ball joint on driver's side. Replaced both lower control arms as a preventative measure. |
| 122000 mi US $350 |
Replaced 2 front struts. |
| 173000 mi US $20 |
Replaced right side tie rod end |
| 132000 mi US $145 |
Replaced rear shocks |
| 145000 mi US $80 |
Replaced worn out rear shocks because they make noise over bumps. |
| 126260 mi A $450 |
Axle Bump Stops needed replacement. |
| 132680 mi A $885 |
Replaced Shock absorbers all round. Orignal equipment has lasted 11 years and >200,000km. |
| 166240 mi A $285 |
Rubber Coupling needed replacing |
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