What was the problem with my 2002 Mazda MPV?
My 2002 MPV suffered a complete transmission failure at about 75K miles, stalling out in morning traffic and needing to be pushed from the road. The transmission occasionally kicked when shifting since the car was new.
Is the Mazda MPV power train a defective transmission?
I also believe the 2002 model of the Mazda MPV has a defective transmission. It is extremely dangerous to have this happen without any warning. Thank god the transmission failure did not cause an accident and that our children were not in the vehicle. The contact owns a 2002 Mazda mvp.
Are there any transmission problems with a Mazda?
Our van has been to the repair shop over a half dozen times with transmission problems and all sorts of electrical malfunctions, and a constant 15mpg mileage that the dealer affirms is normal. Our van will be sold before warranty runs out, I would not even think about having another Mazda, leave alone one without factory warranty.
What does the PCM do on a Mazda?
by Ashley Hay. The powertrain control module (PCM), or engine control unit (ECU), is a circuit board computer that stores information pertaining to different areas of your Mazda’s engine. If your Mazda’s check engine light or another malfunction indicator light illuminates, it is because of a signal the PCM received.
My 2002 MPV suffered a complete transmission failure at about 75K miles, stalling out in morning traffic and needing to be pushed from the road. The transmission occasionally kicked when shifting since the car was new.
I also believe the 2002 model of the Mazda MPV has a defective transmission. It is extremely dangerous to have this happen without any warning. Thank god the transmission failure did not cause an accident and that our children were not in the vehicle. The contact owns a 2002 Mazda mvp.
Our van has been to the repair shop over a half dozen times with transmission problems and all sorts of electrical malfunctions, and a constant 15mpg mileage that the dealer affirms is normal. Our van will be sold before warranty runs out, I would not even think about having another Mazda, leave alone one without factory warranty.
by Ashley Hay. The powertrain control module (PCM), or engine control unit (ECU), is a circuit board computer that stores information pertaining to different areas of your Mazda’s engine. If your Mazda’s check engine light or another malfunction indicator light illuminates, it is because of a signal the PCM received.
What does gear slamming on a MPV mean?
Transmission “gear slamming” on MPV’s is a very well known flaw. It is by no means new and many, many people have complained about it. I had it happen to us on our ’03 LX. According to dealer, the the tranny de-configures it’s software and has to be re-programmed. Ours was covered under warranty.
What causes a Mazda 4 speed transmission to not work?
Check engine light comes. Mazda won’t move when in Drive or Reverse. Mazda vehicles that use a transverse 4-speed automatic transmission designated as LA4A-EL can experience problems ranging from gear slippage to erratic or failed gearchanges. In most cases, this will happen suddenly, and usually when the car is warm.
Are there any transmission problems with the Mazda 626?
Mazda vehicles were notorious for automatic transmission problems in the early 2000s, especially the 626, Millenia, and MPV models. From 2005 to 2020, Mazda automatic transmissions in Mazda 3, 5, 6, CX-7, CX-9 have been very reliable with very few transmission issues. That doesn’t mean that Mazda transmissions never fail.
What to do if your Mazda transmission is not shifting?
If you own a Mazda with an automatic transition that is not shifting properly or not shifting at all, check the transmission fluid level immediately. Transmission won’t engage. Check engine light comes. Mazda won’t move when in Drive or Reverse.
Mazda vehicles were notorious for automatic transmission problems in the early 2000s, especially the 626, Millenia, and MPV models. From 2005 to 2020, Mazda automatic transmissions in Mazda 3, 5, 6, CX-7, CX-9 have been very reliable with very few transmission issues. That doesn’t mean that Mazda transmissions never fail.
If you own a Mazda with an automatic transition that is not shifting properly or not shifting at all, check the transmission fluid level immediately. Transmission won’t engage. Check engine light comes. Mazda won’t move when in Drive or Reverse.
What kind of transmission does a Mazda use?
Mazda that uses a 4-speed 4R44E automatic transmission in a longitudinal arrangement suffers from a fairly common issue with overdrive gear engagement. The problem manifests itself as a failed engagement of overdrive gear, resulting in a shift to neutral.
What’s the price of a 2002 Mazda minivan?
Though it was all new in model year 2000, Mazda has upgraded the 2002 MPV minivan with a new 200 horsepower V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, sportier suspension, revised styling, and new power sliding rear side doors. MPV’s come in three trim levels, DX, LX, and ES ranging in price from $25,975 to $36,510.
How much horsepower does a Mazda MPV have?
While the MPV’s 2.5 litre V6 engine offered 170 horsepower at 6250 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm, its main competitors offered bigger engines with more horsepower and torque.
Though it was all new in model year 2000, Mazda has upgraded the 2002 MPV minivan with a new 200 horsepower V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, sportier suspension, revised styling, and new power sliding rear side doors. MPV’s come in three trim levels, DX, LX, and ES ranging in price from $25,975 to $36,510.