Mazda MPV years to avoid
The Mazda MPV years to avoid are 2000, 2002, 2003, 1992, 2004, 2001, 1991, 1993, 2005, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1988 is the cleanest year on record.
1,156
Total complaints
22
Recall campaigns
1986–2006
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
MPV years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 184 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 143 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 141 | |
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 95 | |
| 2004 | High complaints + open investigation | 84 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 82 | |
| 1991 | High complaint rate | 81 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 65 | |
| 2005 | Open safety investigation | 45 | |
| 2006 | Open safety investigation | 16 |
Every MPV year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda MPV years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the MPV years to avoid are 2000, 2002, 2003, 1992, 2004, 2001, 1991, 1993, 2005, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 1988.
What is the best year for the Mazda MPV?
By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among MPV years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda MPV have?
Across all model years, the MPV has 22 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,156 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.