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1993 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 1993 Mazda MPV, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-674 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year15% below the MPV median · #9 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 1%Owner complaints5112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 8, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Mazda MPV has problems

51 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 train170
Engine and engine cooling130
Electrical system72
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Air bags55
Steering20
Tires21
Fuel system, gasoline21
Suspension20
3 other systems30

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

1 recall

1993 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 →

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

1993 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Mazda MPV, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOREA96031 · closed Mar 31, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What MPV owners report

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

I HAVE GONE THROUGH TWO TRANSMISSIONS WITH MY MAZDA MPV. THE SECOND FAILURE I WAS TOLD THERE IS A SOFT DEFECT WITH THE MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS. I HAVE A 1993 MAZDA MPV.
Complaint 10003019 · Jan 20, 2003 · 120,000 miles
WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS DIFFICULTIES DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.HOLD LIGHT FLASHES,VAN WONT SHIFT,TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE IN 2 YRS.,CUTTING OUT WHEN DRIVING,REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF THESE DEFECTS FOR SAFETY. *AK
Complaint 740665 · Feb 9, 2001
WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM GROCERY SHOPPING WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE. CAR WAS LOSING POWER SO SHE PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR COULD NO LONGER MOVE. HAD TO TOW. A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR FACILITY REBUILT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION.
Complaint 706028 · Apr 27, 1999

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