2006 Mazda MPV Consumer Discussions

Mazda MPV

MPV Reliability

Written by: tcc21 on Jun 04, 2009 03:22 PM

Well, maybe there are a few bad apples out there with the Honda emblem on them....but I know of a person who owns a 2003 and they love it and my sister has a 2004 Sienna and it is very solid after 160K miles on it. Maybe I should have only mentioned Toyotas are better in the long run. I know the Blue Book on both Hondas and Toyotas are stronger in the long run than Mazdas! My ... Read More...

Re: MPV [tcc21]

Written by: jipster on May 02, 2009 08:54 AM

but it's had a terrible track record going back to 2002 That's not true. The MPV had a great track record up until late 2004 or 2005. It was one of Consumer Reports top recommended minivans, and reliability was listed as one of the best. The transmission "shift shock" issue hurt it's reliability rating, but that was a minor problem that was corrected with having ... Read More...

Mazda MPV Climate Control

Re: MPV heater not heating...grrrrr [maypo1960]

Written by: choquer on Dec 12, 2008 09:21 AM

Hello maypo1960. I read your Dec 31, 2006 posting about the heater problem in your Mazda MPV. I have a 1993 with the same problem - hot water going to and from the heater when I check under the hood, good fan strength, heat gauge is up but no hot air. Did you find out where your problem was ? Thank you Read More...

Mazda MPV Audio

Radio change stations on its own

Written by: d5a on Mar 08, 2008 05:48 PM

I have a 2006 MPV with 15,000 miles on it. Have a new issue it seems. Has anyone had an issue with the stock radio changing channels on its own? My radio on average a few times a day will hop off its station and do to frequeincies up. Example if its on 99.5 it jumps to 99.7. It's happening all the time rendering the radio not usable. Called the dealer ship and they said they ... Read More...

Mazda MPV

Front End Noise

Written by: tcc21 on Mar 02, 2008 00:20 PM

I've been posting for years here about my problems with the 2003 LX I have. First, creaking sound coming from the front end when going over things like speed bumps and temps below 30 degrees. I also had a squeaking/creaking sound coming from the front end when I would turn the steering wheel when the temps were warm. They replaced the whole front tie rod set over the ... Read More...

Mazda MPV Climate Control

Re: 2006 Mazda Mpv Rear AC? [pj2008]

Written by: jipster on Jan 09, 2008 05:32 AM

AC vents are located between second and third rows on ceiling. Fan speed can be controlled from front seat, or back seat area, if driver chooses. Works dang well in my opinion. Read More...

2006 Mazda Mpv Rear AC?

Written by: pj2008 on Jan 05, 2008 02:23 AM

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2006 Mazda Mpv Rear AC?

Written by: pj2008 on Jan 05, 2008 02:23 AM

How many rear AC vents are in the 2006 mpv, and were are they located for the second row seating? Also, how well do they work. Thank you very much. Read More...

What is the best used van?

Re: 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (Stow 'N Go) vs 2005 Sienna LE vs 2003 Mazda MPV [sramamur1]

Written by: hansienna on Dec 26, 2007 10:05 PM

As an owner of a 2006 Sienna LE, I would recommend the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SE...but it would have to have the separately controlled temperature for the driver and front passenger that was optional on the 2007 GC SE models. Our daughter's 1999 GC SE now has almost 106,000 miles with very few problems. My sister's 1986 Caravan SE had 170,000 trouble free miles ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (Stow 'N Go) vs 2005 Sienna LE vs 2003 Mazda MPV [sramamur1]

Written by: jpf on Dec 18, 2007 04:00 PM

Although the Toyota is a good van, you're buying it right about the time that it will likely need its first major maintenance. At 117,000 km, it probably needs a new timing belt, tune up, and tires. If the vehicle has had the timing belt done and the tires are in good shape, then the Toyota is a good way to go. If you choose the Chrysler, see if it qualifies for the 100,000 ... Read More...