2002 Mazda MPV ES review from North America
"Huge Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Catalytic converter failed (40k miles)
Coiled failed twice.
Numerous engine light problems.
Cylinder heads shot at 52k miles.
Piston gone at 52k miles.
In the shop more than 60 days in 1.5 years.
General comments?
This vehicle was great the first few months and then the engine light came on and it's been downhill ever since. This vehicle has been in the shop for more than 60 days in the past year and a half. My last repair was in excess of $5,000 and only 2k miles out of warranty.
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| Nice sharp looking van, fast sporty, but expansive to maintenance |
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| Great features for a great price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd October, 2005 |