NHTSA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,500 miles

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2000 Mazda MPV electrical problems

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2000 Mazda MPV Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 132008

MPV

  • Automatic transmission
  • 124,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2000 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that his rear heater was corroded and leaking coolant. The leak was noticed once the vehicle was parked. The contact ordered tsb number 07-002/05, which indicated the coolant seepage from the rear heater pipe. The failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 09/10/08. The consumer stated the vehicle also had a coolant leak. The key would not come out of the ignition. The problem was due to the alternator draining the battery. Updated 09/12/08.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

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problem #1

Feb 062004

MPV

  • 75,000 miles
Alternator froze, causing the belt to slip which almost resulted in a fire. Consumer pulled the car over. Later, had the vehicle towed to dealership. The burned belt could have ignited if consumer continued to drive vehicle.

- Chelmsford, MA, USA

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