repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
1990 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 1990 Mazda MPV, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-674 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Mazda MPV has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Power train2 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
7Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling
5Suspension3 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Structure
3Visibility
1Seats
44 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1990 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.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Drum: shoes/linings
Risk. INCONSISTENT BRAKING AND PREMATURE ACTIVATION OF THE ABSSYSTEM CAN CAUSE SUDDEN STOPS OR INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES, AND RESULT ININCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE…
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
1990 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
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Mazda MPV, and the recalls they led to.
- INCONSIST.BRK PERFORMANCELed to recall 92V-027
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURELed to recall 95V-103
- THROTTLE STICKINGNo recall
- INCONSISTENT BRAKE PERFORMNo recall
In owners' words
What MPV owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN DRIVEWAY WHILE I WAS CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. SUDDENLY, IT DROVE AWAY IN REVERSE, CROSSED THE STREET AND WENT DOWN ANOTHER DRIVEWAY CRASHING INTO THE CORNER OF A GARAGE. IT THEN WENT ACROSS ANOTHER BACK YARD AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER GARAGE. THE POLICE…
AUTO-TRANSMISSION FAILED NOT RESPONDING TO ANY SHIFT MODE. HAD REPLACED TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHIN AN HOUR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH IGNITION OFF, GEAR INDICATING THE PARK POSITION, TEN YEAR OLD SON WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE GEAR FROM PARK DOWN TO LOW AND INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE ROLLED ABOUT ABOUT 3 FEET, CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER. *AK *JB
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