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#133 of 138 02 MPV transmission failure by rcps Jun 19, 2009 (6:12 pm)
I bought our 02 MPV from a friend a couple of years ago, and our family was very happy with it. A month ago the automatic transmission failed completely, and we took it to the dealer. They wanted over $3,000 to replace it, which I could not afford, so I took it to a transmission rebuilder, Toronto Transmission.   They fixed it for $2,000, but 2 weeks ago it died again. They repaired it under warranty, but yesterday it died a third time. They are now telling me that there is a problem with the axle that is causing the failure. I don't have a clue if the axle could cause the transmission to fail, or if I should pay the transmission shop more money to fix it. I don't want to go elsewhere because the repair is under warranty, and I would have to pay for another repair and for the tow. Next time they could tell me it failed because of something else.   Can anybody help? Replies to this message: maharishi (Sep 15, 2009 5:47 pm)
#134 of 138 02 MPV transmission failure by jks8 Aug 13, 2009 (11:48 am)
My transmission just died at 86k miles. Has anyone gotten anything out of Mazda? Replies to this message: shelle7796 (Aug 13, 2009 12:02 pm)
#135 of 138 Re: 02 MPV transmission failure [jks8] by shelle7796 Aug 13, 2009 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: jks8 (Aug 13, 2009 11:48 am) Yes, I was successful with Mazda. However, not one on one. I went to the dealer where I bought my car and made them also stand behind the product that they sell. The dealer talked with a representative from Mazda and they agreed to pay half of the $4,000.00 bill. My transmission died at 60,000.00 miles.
#136 of 138 Re: transmission replacement [pkersey] by namberl Aug 29, 2009 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: pkersey (Feb 19, 2007 5:45 pm) I have a 2002 MAzda MPV that initially got 20mpg and gradually increased to 23mpg over 80,000. In May while away from home the transmission went kaput and would not stay in gear. I had it towed to a garage that I knew nothing about and was at their mercy. The owner determined that the hydrolic pump failed and would not hold the trans in gear. My options were a new Trans at $8000, a used as is trans at $2100 or him rebuilding mine for $2600. I chose the latter. It now shifts better than ever and on a recent 2000 mile trip to Colorado I averaged 26+mpg with the car top carrier on and driving 80mph in Nebraska and Colorado. What could the mechanic have done to get these improvements? Replies to this message: rcps (Aug 29, 2009 2:15 pm)
#137 of 138 Re: transmission replacement [namberl] by rcps Aug 29, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: namberl (Aug 29, 2009 1:22 pm) I have no idea what he could have done. When our 02 MPV transmission went, the dealer quoted $3,000 for a replacement, but we went elsewhere and had it rebuilt for $1,200. It failed 3 times within weeks of the rebuild, we paid another $1,000 for other fixes, but it never worked properly again. After a couple of months, we gave up and traded it in for $2,000 on a new vehicle.   Will never buy another Mazda again.
#138 of 138 Re: 02 MPV transmission failure [rcps] by maharishi Sep 15, 2009 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: rcps (Jun 19, 2009 6:12 pm) Well, may be a little late ..but still share my experience - Mine gave up last month - 2001 MPV - Reverse will not engage and in neutral moves forward and sometimes just shudders when starting - "Rebuilt" offers are available for $1300-1500 - Parts + labor - Transmission is real complex and I wonder how much of "manufacturing accuracy in alignments " can be achieved with rebuilds - More issues are often reported with rebuilds - I settled for a "used" transmission ...for about $900/=( 90day 5k warranty) and got the van fixed for total $1500.00. Runs smooth and well so far. The only risk is the what the part guy claims - the tranny I got is supposed to be 120k-km. Well it is like replacing the entire block than opening and closing the block which possibly needs very well controlled environment for assembly and caliberation.

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