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2001 Mazda MPV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 MPV.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Mazda MPV is a van equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 city, 21 highway, and 18 combined mpg. It logged 73 total owner complaints, with air bags standing out as the primary trouble area alongside 3 separate recalls. While this complaint volume falls well short of the model's historical peak of 155 complaints in 2000, it sits dramatically above the 1999 low of just 2 complaints, placing this model year within a troubled stretch of the MPV's 1990-2006 lineage that demands careful scrutiny from researchers.

Model year2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1998 1997

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque79-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter AJTM14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	AJTM14302
Engine air filter	RF2A13Z40A9U
Fuel filter	GY0113ZE0 alt ZL0113ZE1
Spark plug	GY0118110
Battery	0000806535WB
Front wiper blades	LC6267330
Serpentine belt	AJ0318381
Thermostat	GY0115171 alt 9XB06807S
Cabin air filter	LC7461P11

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	187 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	68.9 in
Wheelbase	111.8 in
Curb weight	3651 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 21 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MPV of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

12.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 12.30 sec — 2001 ES

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2001	ES 2.5L V6	12.30 sec	18.90 sec	170 hp	FWD
2000	LX 2.5L V6	11.30 sec	18.50 sec	170 hp	FWD
2000	ES 2.5L V6	12.00 sec	18.70 sec	170 hp	FWD
2000	ES 2.5L V6	12.20 sec	18.80 sec	170 hp	FWD
2002	ES 3.0L V6	9.40 sec	17.20 sec	200 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 79-108 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	DEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	116-123 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11-14 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

79-108 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Denso
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap	0.052-0.055 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43-1.88 lbs
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	5.40 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	184-190 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	12-16 ohms
Engine Compression	142-203 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	62-68 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	66-80 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.055 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15-22 ft. lbs., step 2: 44-59

15–22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 45,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Emission Control System (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Mazda MPV sits in the early, problematic phase of the second generation (2000–2006). With 73 complaints, 3 recalls, and 127 TSBs, it shows a significant improvement over the troubled 2000 model (155 complaints, 5 recalls) but remains worse than later years like 2005 (42 complaints, 3 recalls) and 2006 (12 complaints, 2 recalls). The complaint arc peaks in 2000, then declines steadily through 2006, placing 2001 in the upper portion of that downward slope. Top issues include air bags, engine/cooling, and powertrain, with 10 crash and 2 fire complaints—though the data does not specify root causes. Given the still-elevated complaint and recall counts compared to later model years, the 2001 MPV is a mediocre buy; a 2005 or 2006 would offer a more reliable ownership experience based on this federal record.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

127

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

10 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00’01’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 73 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags11

Engine & Engine Cooling11

Power Train8

Structure5

Electrical System5

Service Brakes, Hydraulic5

Vehicle Speed Control5

Equipment3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

04V234000Vehicle Speed Control:CablesReported 19/05/2004

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH (GROUP 1). ALSO INCLUDED ARE CERTAIN 2000-2001 MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL BUILT… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN GROUP 1 BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2004. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN GROUP 2 BEGAN ON…

02V196001Air Bags:FrontalReported 05/08/2002

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 127 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
07-004-25	2025-04-25	Unknown Or Other	A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
09-038-24	2024-08-08	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-24b	2024-07-29	Unknown Or Other	Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-24a	2024-06-07	Unknown Or Other	Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-24	2024-02-12	Steering	Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter AJTM14302 Engine air filter RF2A13Z40A9U Fuel filter GY0113ZE0 Spark plug GY0118110

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2001 MPV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the MPV get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.