2002 Mazda Mpv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2002 Mazda Mpv, and owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2002 Mazda Mpv
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cables (vehicle speed control)
On certain minivans equipped with cruise control, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength (group 1). Also included are certain 2000-2001 minivans equipped with cruise control built between march 31, 1999 and march 31, 2001, that have had the cruise control repaired and possibly had a defective cable…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the actuator cable. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 1 began on july 7, 2004. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 2 began on september 10, 2004. Owners should contact…
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Fog lights (exterior lighting)
On certain MINI vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward. After repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is…
Remedy: Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. Owner notification began on july 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
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Fog lights (exterior lighting)
On certain MINI vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation condition of the fog light bulb assembly, and repair it when necessary. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…
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Labels (equipment)
Certain MINI vans fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." an incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr) was indicated on the certification label.
Remedy: Owners will be mailed accurate certification labels and inserts for the owner's manual. Owner notification began june 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Mazda Mpv have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,603 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda mpv. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle would also not accelerate properly and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 28, 2015 · Engine
“The drivers seatbelt clasp or buckle refuses to accept the steel tab, and will not lock. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2014 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Mazda MPV. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Mazda Mpv model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda Mpv model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 22 |
| 1990 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 47 |
| 1991 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 66 |
| 1992 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 61 |
| 1993 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 51 |
| 1994 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 36 |
| 1995 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 19 |
| 1996 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 18 |
| 1997 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 22 |
| 1998 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 19 |
| 1999 Mazda Mpv | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 149 |
| 2001 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 70 |
| 2002 Mazda Mpv | 4 | 124 |
| 2003 Mazda Mpv | 4 | 113 |
| 2004 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 71 |
| 2005 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 36 |
| 2006 Mazda Mpv | 2 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2002 Mazda Mpv
How do I know if my 2002 Mazda Mpv has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2002 Mazda Mpv; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V078000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.