2003 MAZDA MPV Steering Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2003 MAZDA MPV
3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MAZDA MPV. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD WAS FRACTURED. THE WHEEL WAS ALSO POINTED OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,958.
I WAS GOING 55 MPH, SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEELED PULLED TO THE RIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED IT BACK TO THE LEFT. ONCE AGAIN, THE WHEEL PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT. I TRIED TO PULL IT BACK TO THE LEFT BUT COULDN'T. IT FELT LIKE A 500 POUND GORILLA WAS SITTING NEXT TO ME TUGGING THE WHEEL. I GOT SCARED AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR WENT ROUND IN CIRCLES AND SPUN OUT INTO THE JERSEY BARRIER. *NM
THIS CAR HAS NOT DRIVEN IN A SAFE MANNER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES (WHICH BY THE WAY WAS A TOTAL PAIN). AFTER FIVE MONTHS OF 'RESEARCH' INTO THE PROBLEM MAZDA CLAIMS THAT IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. ALSO THE BRAKES MAKE A VERY UNSAFE NOISE AND DON'T SEEM TO STOP THE CAR VERY GOOD. THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED FOR MONTHS, AS I DO NOT TRUST DRIVING IT ANYMORE. MAZDA HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL AND HAS NO CARE FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY OR ME.
Other 2003 MAZDA MPV Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Electrical System
8 complaints
Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Unknown Or Other
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Electrical Systemignition
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Engine
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
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Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tires
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Equipment
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint