NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Catalytic Convertor Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,750 miles

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2000 Mazda MPV exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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2000 Mazda MPV Owner Comments

problem #4

Sep 012006

MPV

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2000 MPV catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The consumer stated while she was waiting for the parts for the catalytic converter to arrive at the dealer, she and her husband experienced sudden acceleration. The vehicle idled high and for several minutes the consumer was unable to slow the vehicle down, but it continued to idle over 4000 RPM. After many attempts to get the vehicle to slow down, the consumer was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and shut it off. The dealer was unable to recreate or diagnose the problem. The dealer decided to lower the idle. The problem did recur for a second time.

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 282004

MPV 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
Carbon monoxide entering the passenger compartment. Horrific odors. Dealer states do not drive vehicle on short trips and refuses correction of identified issue.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 022004

MPV

  • 50,000 miles
While driving at any speed, the check engine light would come on and a strong sulfur odor would entered the vehicle. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as a bad catalytic converter.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #1

Nov 052002

MPV 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states there is a sulfur smell in the cab of vehicle. Mechanic states that the way the catalytic converter is burning the gas is causing the smell. Mechanic is aware of problem.

- Burke, VA, USA

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