1995 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 1995 Mazda MPV, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-674 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 1%Owner complaints193 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem6Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 4, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Mazda MPV has problems

19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

6Engine and engine cooling

4Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury

2Exterior lighting

2Power train

1Electrical system

1Fuel system, gasoline

1Suspension

1Tires

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling	6	0
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	2
Exterior lighting	2	0
Power train	2	0
Electrical system	1	0
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0
Suspension	1	0
Tires	1	0

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

1 recall

1995 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.

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

1995 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

22 47 66 60 51 36 19 18 22 19 2 14970 12411371 36 12

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06

Avoid
Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

1995 Mazda MPV safety ratings

1995 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

In owners' words

What MPV owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SMOKE WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VENTS. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE VALVE COVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Complaint 10053389 · Jan 5, 2004

I HAVE REPEATEDLY REPORTED THE LOUD TICKING NOISE WHICH THE LIFTERS MAKE ONLY WITH A COLD ENGINE, HOWEVER THE DEALER IS PATRONIZING, AND THE LAST CALL TO SCHEDULE A REPLACEMENT WAS MET WITH AN ABSOLUTE REFUSAL TO TO DO ANYTHING. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES HE REPLACED THE…
Complaint 704759 · Mar 22, 1999

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