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#8120 of 8192 Re: MPV with terrible rust issues [jipster] by backy Aug 13, 2008 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: jipster (Aug 13, 2008 4:36 pm) Already dealt with the coil issue--warranty company paid for that one (and one other problem) before they imploded. Had the tranny flushed at 60k--don't know for sure if the 1st owner ever had it flushed but they did take very good care of it.   I'd actually rather keep the MPV as I really like it and it's impossible to find anything new that's quite like it today. The wife really liked the Sportage though (well, I did too but it only seats 5). I was hoping to get a decent price when I sell the MPV in about 3 years, but now with the rusting that may not come to pass.
#8121 of 8192 Re: MPV with terrible rust issues [sms] by tcc21 Aug 14, 2008 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: sms (Aug 07, 2008 4:49 pm) Forget MAZDA doing anything for you! I bought mine new in 3/03 and rust started showing in spring of 04! Passenger side on that bottom lip. They DID repair it with much grunting! BUT, it is starting to rust thru again now! I am on my own at this point - more than 5 years old and over 100K miles on it. The extended warranty I had did not cover rust thru's! I think it's a terrible design. The water does not drain properly out of those holes in the bottom of the door - too high up and water collects in there. The driver and slider's still look great though...strange! Normal for this MPV car - MANY issues thru the years as we all know! Good luck! TCC
#8122 of 8192 Fuel Filler Opening Gouging My Gas Cap by sschriber Aug 25, 2008 (9:14 am)
I have an 06 MPV with about 35k miles. My wife is the primary driver. I noticed on a trip last month that the fuel cap went in hard. I thought it may have been the extremely hot day we were having. Last week I filled the tank again and the same thing. This time under closer inspection i noticed gouges in the fuel plastic cap. Looking at the fuel neck opening, it looked like the inner pipe opening was bent inward revealing a sharp edge that indeed would cause interference with the cap and the gouging. Neither my wife nor I have introduced excessive stress while filling the tank. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this? Could this be a build problem exacerbated by thermal cycling? A symptom is a system leak code that gets thrown I'm assuming because the cap isn't tight. It's happened twice recently and once after we had the car a few weeks.
#8123 of 8192 Farewell by backy Sep 01, 2008 (12:14 pm)
I bid a sad good-bye to my 2002 MPV today. I traded it in on a 2007 Chrysler T&C that I got a really good price on (and a good trade-in on the MPV), plus it has a powertrain warranty good for about 8 years and 50k miles.   I really liked my MPV. I thought it was the ideal combination of space and size, and handled well for a minivan. But when the company that backed the bumper-to-bumper warranty on it went belly up and the repair bills started mounting (over $800 just since the warranty went MIA), plus a diagnosis for about $400 to replace the oil pan gasket (slow leak, but will need replacement sometime soon), the rusting front doors, an AM radio with terrible reception, and the risk of more repairs down the road, I decided to cut my losses. Plus the larger T&C with its Stow-n-Go seating will be more versatile, and more comfortable for the family on our occasional cross-country trips (the kids aren't getting any younger/smaller!).   BTW, on the PCV hose problem I reported earlier... it did turn out to be the PCV hose, and it cost about $150 to replace. I complained to Mazda Customer Service about this PCV hose that needed replacement so soon after it was already replaced once on a recall, and they were cordial about it and after checking with the dealer offered a $75 gift card for Mazda parts and service, which I accepted. I can always use it on my 626. Replies to this message: jipster (Sep 01, 2008 4:46 pm) kinko (Sep 03, 2008 9:41 pm) backy (Sep 04, 2008 8:27 am)
#8124 of 8192 Re: Farewell [backy] by jipster Sep 01, 2008 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: backy (Sep 01, 2008 12:14 pm) Glad to hear you got something back on that PCV hose. Take care and good luck with your T&C.
#8125 of 8192 Re: Farewell [backy] by kinko Sep 03, 2008 (9:41 pm)
Replying to: backy (Sep 01, 2008 12:14 pm) Good Luck with you T&C. I actually do like their new style and ride comfort.   I have done some shopping lately on other minivans. I found that now is such a good time buying a minivan like Honda and Nissan due to the big discount they are handing out.   My 04 might have the coil issue all along and I kept thinking that the tranny is acting up. But I felt that I would keep mine for 4-5 more years because the other minivans aren't that much better than my MPV. The only thing I want to have from the new minivan is the airbags for the passangers in the back.   The parts and labor costs to fix the discontinued MPV in the future is a big concern though. Replies to this message: backy (Sep 04, 2008 8:27 am)
#8126 of 8192 Re: MPV with terrible rust issues [backy] by lg2207 Sep 03, 2008 (9:56 pm)
Replying to: backy (Aug 13, 2008 2:11 pm) Who was the warranty company? Just curious- I got an extended warranty on my Mazda 6--   Our MPV is 6 yrs old now. We had the coil problem and a trans switch go bad- out of warranty- Mazda paid for the parts but not labor (after the fact). No signs of rust yet   Thanks lg2207 Replies to this message: jipster (Sep 04, 2008 3:49 am) backy (Sep 04, 2008 8:28 am)
#8127 of 8192 Re: MPV with terrible rust issues [lg2207] by jipster Sep 04, 2008 (3:49 am)
Replying to: lg2207 (Sep 03, 2008 9:56 pm) We had the coil problem and a trans switch go bad- out of warranty- Mazda paid for the parts but not labor (after the fact). No signs of rust yet   How far out of warranty when Mazda paid for parts on the trans switch and coils? How did you ask them to cover the cost?
#8128 of 8192 Re: Farewell [kinko] by backy Sep 04, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: kinko (Sep 03, 2008 9:41 pm) Well, I actually got the OLD Chrysler van style and comfort, but I much prefer the exterior and interior of the pre-2008 vans. I can't stand the blocky looks of the 2008+ Chrysler/Dodge vans.   There really are great deals on vans now, e.g. a new 2008 Dodge van can be had for around $17k. But I only paid $11k for a one-year-old van that looks/drives like new; the only difference is mine has 50k miles! As I only plan on keeping it for about 3 years, that is no biggie for me.
#8129 of 8192 Re: MPV with terrible rust issues [lg2207] by backy Sep 04, 2008 (8:28 am)
Replying to: lg2207 (Sep 03, 2008 9:56 pm) This was Ultimate Warranty. I bought the van from a used car dealer, not a Mazda dealer. The whole thing is still in the courts. I could eventually get some money back on my purchase price for the warranty. But I'm not holding my breath on that.

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