Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Mazda MPV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Mazda MPV has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 70 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V234000 MAZDA/CRUISE CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V196001 MAZDA/AIR BAG MODULES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V382000 MAZDA/FMVSS 135/BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 14 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
Of the 70 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 70 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Mazda MPV has several safety-related recalls, particularly with airbag deployment and brake system design. Common complaints about engine cooling and power train indicate potential reliability issues. These factors contribute to a below-average rating for this vehicle.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| transmission | 100,000–140,000 miles | $1,800–$3,000 | common |
| airbag system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| brake hoses | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| speed control cables | 60,000–100,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Irregular transmission shifts
- Overheating engine warnings
- Persistent brake noise
- Malfunctioning speed control
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Mazda MPV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.