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JM3LW28A130••••••2003 Mazda MPV
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2003 Mazda MPV build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
84on the model
26builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 4Vehicle Speed Control 2Electrical System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashDec 2004
Dt: the contact states on two different occasions his wife was in a parking lot and the vehicle started accelerating, causing an accident both times. The last time car was in drive while she was putting foot on the brake to put it in drive she never touched the accelerator. The…
Electrical SystemMar 2011
2003 mazda mpv. 70,276 miles. 3/8/11 - started running rough. Two rear coils bad; dealer repaired all three rear coils because (according to dealer) once one goes, they all go. ($855.01) one week later - 3/16/11, rough idle and odor of gasoline. Check engine light goes on.…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2004
The contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving the engine light illuminated and the engine began to stall intermittently. The dealer replaced the pcv valve on 10/5/2004. The failure occurred again in september 2010. The ignition coils were also…
Power TrainFeb 2004
While driving vehicle down shifted without warning. Consumer stated the part was replaced five times; however, the problem still exists. *ak vehicle down shifted to neutral
Power TrainOct 2003
Throttle revved, but vehicle failed to accelerate when the gas pedal was depressed. Prior this to incident transmission abruptly shifted into gear. Dealership refused to repair the problem until the manufacturer decided on a remedy
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM3LW28A130335185 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.