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1989 Mazda MPV

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
22
Latest Oct 2, 2002
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
5
Latest Oct 19, 2015
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
4
3 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 22 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Mazda MPV, most frequently naming the seat belts, engine and fuel system categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 17 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Seat belts834.8%
  • Engine417.4%
  • Fuel system417.4%
  • Brakes313.0%
  • Transmission14.3%
  • Electrical14.3%
  • Interior & seats14.3%
  • Powertrain (other)14.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
15V674000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Oct 19, 2015
1,368,500 units potentially affected
The defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
The risk: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Mazda North American OperationsManufacturer number 8715JView on NHTSA.gov
95V103005

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

May 24, 1995
360,433 units potentially affected
The defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
The risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCView on NHTSA.gov
91V161000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

Sep 11, 1991
29,824 units potentially affected
The defect: WHEN APPLYING THE FOOT (SERVICE) BRAKE IN THE LOW VEHICLE SPEED CONDITION, THE BRAKING POWER PRODUCED MAY BE MORE THAN EXPECTED.
The risk: THE UNEXPECTED BRAKING POWER COULD RESULT IN REAR BRAKELOCKUP AND THE VEHICLE BECOMING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.
The remedy: REPLACE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED ASSEMBLY.
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA95005ClosedEngineering Analysis

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

Opened Mar 10, 1995
Closed Aug 1, 1995

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYLed to recall 95V103005
PE91088ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

THROTTLE STICKING

Opened Jun 18, 1991
Closed Oct 21, 1991

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 22
Fuel system
Filed Oct 2, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FUEL TANK HAD CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND CONSUMER CAN STRONGLY SMELL GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

NHTSA ID
8020038
Incident
Sep 16, 2002
Seat belts
Filed Mar 27, 2001
Crash reported

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

NHTSA ID
884291
Incident
Mar 21, 2001
Filed Jan 31, 2000

DEALERSHIPS HAVE PROVIDED NO SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN SUMMARY.

NHTSA ID
718101
Incident
Jun 1, 1998
Seat belts
Filed Jul 27, 1999

2 POINT SEAT BELT FOR MIDDLE SEAT FAILED AFTER FACTORY REPLACEMENT. YH

NHTSA ID
547548
Fuel system
Filed Jun 7, 1998

ENGINE STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WHEN THE ENGINE IS ON LEAN PART OF RICH LEAN CYCLE AND MAY CUT OFF UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED AND PRESSED AGAIN.

NHTSA ID
536791
EngineTransmission
Filed Mar 24, 1998

TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING SLIPPAGE.

NHTSA ID
533032
Incident
Oct 9, 1997
Engine
Filed Sep 18, 1997

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

NHTSA ID
520859
Incident
Jun 23, 1997
Seat belts
Filed May 14, 1997

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

NHTSA ID
812252
Incident
May 1, 1996

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

00100R

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START, ROUGH IDLE AND / OR LACK OF POWER AFTER A 60,000 MILE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL. *TT

00200

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING 60,000 MILE SERVICE, INSPECTION AND / OR REPLACEMENT OF THE TENSIONER PULLEY. *TT

00598

SEAT BELTS

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC

00198

STEERING

CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC

00198

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HLA NOISE. *YC

00198

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONCERNS WITH HLA NOISE HEARD AFTER A COLD START. *YC

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mazda MPV by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006122155.6
2005363358.8
2004715353.8
20031134054.5
20021244052.6
2001703053.4
20001495054.3
1999200—
1998191051.3
1997221053.5
1996181044.4
1995191041.7
1994361051.8
1993511151.4
1992601252.6
1991663661.1
1990473467.7
1989Viewing225262.4
1988002—
1987001—
1986001—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.