2003 Mazda Mpv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 Mazda Mpv, and owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 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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Labels (equipment)
The tire inflation pressure indicated on the vehicle certification label is not correct. The labels show the maximum tire pressure as 240 kpa/32 PSI when it should be shown as 240 kpa/35 PSI. As a result of this error, the load ratios for the 205/65r15 94h and the 215/60r16 95h tires exceed the levels permitted by FMVSS 120.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected label that they can apply to their vehicle, or they can have a dealer install the label, if desired. The recall began on july 16, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at…
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Labels (equipment)
Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." some of these vehicles were produced with air bag warning labels intended for the canadian market. Thus, the labels contain warnings in both english and french. As a result, the area of the english warning…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with air bag caution labels and installation instructions which were mailed on july 22, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
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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…
113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mazda Mpv have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,698 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 27 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2003 mazda mpv has a horrible transmission shifting problem. Took it to dealer and they said it's the transmission control module. They charged me 1,500 dollars to install new and and reflash it an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2019 · Power train
“I would like to report the vance who is the auto manager at sears auto in salem, oregon at 955 lancaster drive ne salem, oregon 97301. I bought 4 new tires in june 2018 and purchased a road hazard plu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2018 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 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 2003 Mazda Mpv
How do I know if my 2003 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 2003 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 03V053000).
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.