Can a 2002 Madza MPV transmission be replaced?
At 48,120 miles, my 2002 Madza MPV automatic transmission needs to be replaced. I am upset that this has happened with such low mileage. I have owned an R-100, RX-3 and 323 with virtually only maintenance costs to pay.
Are there any problems with the Mazda MPV?
I have a 2002 Mazda MPV and have had numerous problems with the transmission. I’ve had hard shifting from 2nd to 1st at a stop – Sometimes so strong it feels like we were hit from behind! I’ve have felt the transmission gets confused sometimes and jerks between gears.
Is there software upgrade for Mazda MPV transmission?
Also, have you suggested to the service manager that you go for a ride in another MPV with about the same miles, back to back with yours, to see how the transmissions compare? Wasn’t there a software upgrade for the transmission awhile back?
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.
At 48,120 miles, my 2002 Madza MPV automatic transmission needs to be replaced. I am upset that this has happened with such low mileage. I have owned an R-100, RX-3 and 323 with virtually only maintenance costs to pay.
I have a 2002 Mazda MPV and have had numerous problems with the transmission. I’ve had hard shifting from 2nd to 1st at a stop – Sometimes so strong it feels like we were hit from behind! I’ve have felt the transmission gets confused sometimes and jerks between gears.
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.
Also, have you suggested to the service manager that you go for a ride in another MPV with about the same miles, back to back with yours, to see how the transmissions compare? Wasn’t there a software upgrade for the transmission awhile back?
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.