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Mazda MPV I

1988–1999 · 8 documented defects · 2 markets

This file gathers the known defects of the Mazda MPV I, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.

Owners often report problems with engine and cooling on this car (82 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Owners often report problems with transmission and drivetrain on this car (73 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up

Most serious reported defects

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CriticalBrakesNA

Brakes: problems reported by owners

57 owners in the United States reported problems with the brakes of this car to NHTSA (model years 1989–1998), typically at around 90,000 miles. Most often named: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (56%), foundation components:disc:pads (19%), foundation components:disc:rotor (16%). Reported consequences: 14 crashes, 9 injuries.

✓ Mecafile analysis of official data1989–1998View details →
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CriticalInteriorNA

Airbags: problems reported by owners

36 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 1990–1998), typically at around 125,000 miles. Most often named: frontal (92%). Reported consequences: 34 crashes, 24 injuries.

✓ Mecafile analysis of official data1990–1998View details →
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CriticalInteriorNA

Seat belts: problems reported by owners

27 owners in the United States reported problems with the seat belts of this car to NHTSA (model years 1989–1998), typically at around 154,000 miles. Most often named: front:buckle assembly (52%). Reported consequences: 5 crashes, 4 injuries.

✓ Mecafile analysis of official data1989–1998View details →

Latest official recalls

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RecallCriticalEngineEU

Dans certains interrupteurs d’allumage, trop de graisse a été appliquée à certains points de contact

Dans certains interrupteurs d’allumage, trop de graisse a été appliquée à certains points de contact. pour un véhicule utilisé dans ces conditions, cela peut entraîner une carbonisation de la graisse si et donc un risque accru d’incendie.

EU Safety Gate · RappelConso · FranceDec 15, 2022a12/00507/22Model years 1989–2000Shown in the original French · translation pendingView details →
RecallCriticalEngineUK

Fire may occur

Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire.

DVSA · United KingdomSep 30, 2016R/2016/210Model years 1989–1998View details →

Latest service bulletins

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BulletinMinorOtherNA

Bulletin

Subject on audio unit identification. *yc

NHTSA · manufacturer bulletin603877Model years 1998View details →
BulletinMinorOtherNA

Bulletin

Information on lower cup holder replacement. *yc

NHTSA · manufacturer bulletin603850Model years 1997View details →
BulletinMinorGearboxNA

Bulletin

1992 mpv microfiche corrections - clutches and planetary gears. *tw

NHTSA · manufacturer bulletin52501Model years 1992View details →

Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).