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1989 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 1989 Mazda MPV, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-674 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 1%Owner complaints226 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Mazda MPV has problems

22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts82
Engine and engine cooling40
Fuel system, gasoline40
Service brakes, hydraulic31
Power train20
Seats11
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1989 Mazda MPV recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

1%repaired · 2017 Q1

Ignition: switch

Recall 15V-674 · Oct 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles · 8,332 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 360,433 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: drum

Recall 91V-161 · Sep 11, 1991 · 29,824 vehicles

Risk. THE UNEXPECTED BRAKING POWER COULD RESULT IN REAR BRAKELOCKUP AND THE VEHICLE BECOMING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-013 · Jan 22, 1991 · 6,680 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE POWER ASSIST WHICHDESCREASES BRAKING ABILITY, AND PRESENTS A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other MPV year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MPV median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Mazda MPV, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95005 · closed Aug 1, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  2. THROTTLE STICKINGPE91088 · closed Oct 21, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What MPV owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON WET ROADS AND ON A TURN VEHICLE SLID AND FILPPED OVER AND RAN INTO A TREE. BUT, SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD IN PLACE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALERSHIP.*AK
Complaint 884291 · Mar 27, 2001
RECALL 95V103005 REGARDING SEAT ELT BUCKLES, CONSUMER STATED THAT HE SET AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER ONE YEAR AGO AND AS OF YET THEY HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE PARTS TO FIX VEHICLE. *AK
Complaint 812252 · May 14, 1997

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