1990 Mazda MPV

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #15V674000October 19, 20151,368,500 vehicles affected

  electrical system: ignition: switch

  Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

  If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

  Remedy

  Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

• NHTSA recall #95V103005May 24, 1995360,433 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: buckle assembly

  The front safety belt buckle release buttons Can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces Can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

• NHTSA recall #92V027000February 27, 199295,074 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings

  The rear brake linings Can change over time. As the brakes wear, the coefficient of friction Can increase, producing inconsistent rear brake performance and premature activation of the ABS system.

  Inconsistent braking and premature activation of the abssystem Can cause sudden stops or increased braking distances, and result inincreased risk of vehicle accident.

  Remedy

  Replace the rear brake assemblies with assemblies whose friction characteristics do not change. This will reduce the risk of premature ABS system activation.

Other model years

• 1990
• 1991 66
• 1992 61
• 1993 51
• 1994 36
• 2000 149
• 2001 70
• 2002 124
• 2003 113
• 2004 71
• 2005 36