ENGINE STALLS OR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHEN AUTO MOVES FROM HIGH SPEED TO LOW SPEED. MAZDA 6 W/ 3.0 LITER ENGINE, WHICH IS THE SAME ENGINE AS THIS UNIT, HAS A SIMILAR ISSUE - SEE HERE: HTTP://WWW.6CREW.COM/FILES/TSB/01-016-06-2135.PDF THIS IS HAPPENING PERSISTENTLY FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS.
2005 mazda MPV engine problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
AT 38,000 MILES, THE VAN STARTED TO HAVE INTERMITTENT HESITATIONS THAT RANDOMLY OCCURRED. I NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL IGNITION COILS AT A COST IN EXCESS OF $600. *TR
MY MAZDA 2005 MPV VAN ENGINE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, SLOWING AROUND CORNERS AND SITTING AT RED LIGHTS. THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO ANY SPUDDERING OR ANYTHING ENGINE RUNS GREAT. LOSS OF STEERING IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE WHEN ENGINE CUTS OFF. I HAVE SEEN A BUNCH OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE SAME MODEL VAN IM SURE THERE'S LOTS MORE. *TR
WAS EXITING PARKWAY WEST WESTBOUND EXIT FOR ROUTE 22 IN PITTSBURGH FOR WEIRTON, WV; ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN WHEN ENGINE WENT OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND INCREASED ITS RPMS AND I LET OFF OF GAS PEDAL TO BRAKE - LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, MAINTAINED CONTROL, SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, RESTARTED ENGINE - TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT REMAINED ON FOR REST OF TRIP TO WV UNTIL KEY WAS RETURNED TO COMPLETELY "OFF". …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TRAVELING AT 15-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES WHERE THE ENGINE COIL WAS REPLACED EACH TIME. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
AFTER 60K MILES, MY VAN STARTED STALLING WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR SPEEDING UP. NOT EVERY TIME BUT OFTEN ENOUGH TO CONCERN MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN. IT HAPPENED TWICE TODAY WITHIN 10 MILES FROM EACH INCIDENT. *TR
I WAS DRIVING AT A VERY LOW SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC . LANE NEXT TO ME STARTED MOVING, SO I DECIDED TO CHANGE LANE, FIND A EMPTY SPACE BETWEEN 2 VEHICLES AND DECIDED TO MAKE A TURN. MY MAZDA STALLED , AND DID NOT MOVE. I HAD TO PUT IT BACK TO "PARK", STOP THE CAR, AND RESTART, AFTER THAT IT RAN OK. ALL THIS WAS ON A FREEWAY WITH MOVING TRAFFIC IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE, WHEN MY WHEELS WERE TURNED A…
I WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO MY DRIVE WAY, WAITING TO CLEAR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WHEN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS CLEARED, I FOUND A GAP BEFORE THE NEXT CAR COMES MY WAY AND I DECIDED IT WAS SAFE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. I TURNED THE WHEELS OF MY MAZDA MPV , BUT CAR WENT STALLED, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD TO STOP THE ENGINE, AND RESTART THE CAR. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAM…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 mazda MPV?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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