2003 Mazda MPV air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Mazda MPV — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda mpv. The contact stated that 48 hours after purchasing the vehicle from honda of winter haven in winter haven, florida, the passenger side air bag deployed when the key was inserted into the ignition. The front passenger's right arm and lung were bruised and was…”
filed Aug 16, 2017
“Takata recall it say sr on the seat.... This is what happens, my wife and I work for a satellite company as installers. Sat at 4:30pm we arrive at customer house to perform the installation. .. Turn the car off I take the keys as normal.greet the customer and did a site surver 5 min.. Pass and we…”
filed Aug 14, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other MPV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MPV | 10 | 28% |
| 2004 MPV | 14 | 20% |
| 2002 MPV | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 MPV | 11 | 16% |
| 2000 MPV | 15 | 10% |
| 1998 MPV | 5 | 26% |
| 1997 MPV | 8 | 36% |
| 1994 MPV | 12 | 33% |
| 1993 MPV | 5 | 10% |
| 1992 MPV | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 MPV | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 MPV | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mazda MPV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.