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#21 of 4469 Here's a couple by syjohn Mar 30, 2000 (5:44 am)
While I've been happy overall with our Mazda MPV, I have had a couple of problems. 1. Pulling to the left. We have under 2,000 miles on our MPV, have taken it in to be aligned once, and it's still pulling a great deal. However, it seems as if it pulls more at slower speeds (30-40 mph) as opposed to higher speeds. Has anyone else who has experienced the pulling noticed this? Maybe it's something more than alignment. Occasionally, my steering wheel shakes as well. I think it does have something to do with the alignment (typically, this is the problem - although I know when the rotors in my Volvo began to wear, I experienced a similar shake). It would seem that some of the vans are more susceptible to alignment problems than others. 2. Leaking Crank Seal. I took my first road trip (of 400 miles) with just under 1,000 miles on the van and noticed a slight burning smell when I stopped during the trip. My temperature gage looked fine and no lights were on. I took it to the dealership and they indicated that I had a slight leak in the crank seal. They indicated that sometimes the seal is improperly installed at the factory at an angle such that the seal develops a crimp and leaks. I'm sure it only affects one in a large number, and we picked the lucky van. 3. Weak paint. When I took delivery of the van, it had a very small scratch on the back door (in hind-sight, it's probably from someone's ring). However, I noticed a huge scratch that went all they way down the side of the vehicle one day. I called my husband who indicated that he had "barely brushed the van with the plastic garbage can." It was a pretty long "brush" if you ask me, but the damage is pretty intense. I think a lot of cars have this new paint (Infiniti's and Lexus's do I know from experience), but I was used to a Volvo (which has paint like nails). Again, though, overall, I've been pleased. I also love being able to maneuver as if I were driving a small vehicle. I've been a little disappointed in my gas mileage, but I've had to run the air conditioner and defroster quite a bit with this weather we've been having. Replies to this message: 6inavan (May 03, 2004 4:18 pm)
#22 of 4469 problem by jeprox Mar 30, 2000 (3:38 pm)
I was watching Dateline NBC last night and they had a report on bumper tests. Well, MPV were given a rating of "POOR". According to Dateline, MPV's sustained big damage during their low speed tests and this prompted Mazda to recall all 2000 MPV's to fix the bumpers for free! Visit www.datline.msnbc.com and look at the details. Even the Mazda Protoge got a "POOR" rating for 1999 model and was just recently upgraded 1 level only for the 2000 models. They have the same problem as the MPV's. Go to the Dateline site, check it out and have your bumpers fixed.
#23 of 4469 problem by jeprox Mar 30, 2000 (3:44 pm)
Sorry, that was www.dateline.msnbc.com
#24 of 4469 sfpaul/ cassette by blondemom1 Mar 31, 2000 (2:21 am)
At this time, no Mazda van is available with a cassette player. There has been talk of one becoming available on next year's models, but the jury is still out on whether they can be added aftermarket.
#25 of 4469 Syjohn -- Here's a couple by bill124 Mar 31, 2000 (4:07 am)
Please post the model and manufacture date of your van. Thanks.
#26 of 4469 Model/Manufacture Date by syjohn Mar 31, 2000 (2:42 pm)
It is an ES MPV with a 4 seasons package. Is that what you mean by Model? Where do I find the manufacture date for the vehicle? Are you just curious or are there known problems with certain models and manufacture dates? (Sorry to ask such stupid questions.)
#27 of 4469 Model/Date by jeprox Mar 31, 2000 (4:58 pm)
You can find the date your vehicle was manufactured by opening your driver side door and look either at the door beam or the edge of your door. There should be a plate stating the date and where your vehicle was assembled. Places to look for recalls, TSB's, complaints: www.alldata.com www.nhtsa.dov.gov www.dateline.msnbc.com I think to date, the only real problem is the bumper as reported by Dateline. Goodluck
#28 of 4469 cassette player by jleeyap Apr 09, 2000 (2:03 am)
I have also been researching this topic for the past several months. Some dealers nearby have been installing the cassette player intended for the Protege (there is a separate one for this model) to the MPV. The cost is about $300. You may want to ask your dealer about this. I have been waiting for someone who has had this done to tell me how it works. I hope this helps.
#29 of 4469 One Slight Problem by laderer Apr 10, 2000 (5:34 pm)
After two weeks with an ES, the only problem to date has been that opening the driver's side door does not activate the interior lights or the warning that the headlights remain on. Other than that, everything is great! We'll get it corrected when we take it in for the bumper reinforcement. No pulling, leaning, or any other complaint.
#30 of 4469 laderer by cmm4 Apr 11, 2000 (12:54 pm)
There is a thumb dial in-between the driver/passenger map lights. Make sure it is set to "DOOR". If it's set to "OFF" the the interior will not go on.

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