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1991 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 1991 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.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the MPV median · #5 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 1%Owner complaints6612 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage185kPower train, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Mazda MPV has problems

66 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
Power train160
Engine and engine cooling160
Service brakes, hydraulic154
Seat belts61
Fuel system, gasoline41
Electrical system30
Latches/locks/linkages20
Steering20
Structure20
5 other systems52

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

3 recalls

1991 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

Drum: shoes/linings

Recall 92V-027 · Feb 27, 1992 · 95,074 vehicles

Risk. INCONSISTENT BRAKING AND PREMATURE ACTIVATION OF THE ABSSYSTEM CAN CAUSE SUDDEN STOPS OR INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES, AND RESULT ININCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 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
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Mazda MPV safety ratings

1991 Mazda MPV in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Mazda MPV, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INCONSIST.BRK PERFORMANCEEA92008 · closed Mar 16, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-027
  2. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95005 · closed Aug 1, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  3. FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOREA96031 · closed Mar 31, 1998
    No recall
  4. THROTTLE STICKINGPE91088 · closed Oct 21, 1991
    No recall
  5. INCONSISTENT BRAKE PERFORMPE91134 · closed Feb 3, 1992
    No recall
  6. FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR FAILUREPE96055 · closed Dec 20, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What MPV owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO CLUTCH PACK LIP SEALS INABILITY TO DEVELOP AND HOLD PROPER SEAL, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID PRESSURE/SLIPPING/BURNING OF CLUTCH DISC. *SD
Complaint 484333 · Jul 20, 1995

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