Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1989 Mazda MPV peaked in 1996, with 9 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1989 Mazda MPV
Minivan, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Feb 22, 1995 to Oct 2, 2002.
Recall campaigns covering this model year51.78M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22Close to the median 1989 minivan
Severity index18.2Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
36% of complaints about the 1989 Mazda MPV name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
5 recall campaigns cover the 1989 Mazda MPV
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-674 | Oct 19, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat | Electrical system | 1,368,500 | Part replacement |
| 95V-103-005 | May 24, 1995 | Front safety belt buckle release buttons can break | Seat belts | 360,433 | Part replacement |
| 91V-161 | Sep 11, 1991 | When applying the foot (service) brake in the low vehicle speed condition, the braking power produced may be more than expected | Brakes | 29,824 | Part replacement |
| 91V-013 | Jan 22, 1991 | When the vehicle is exposed to temperatures below 5 degrees fahrenheit (-15 degrees c), the neutral detergent used as an assembly lubricant may… | Brakes | 6,680 | Part replacement |
| 89V-194 | Nov 7, 1989 | Center safety belt attachment hardware brackets for the third seat may not withstand the specified tensile load | Seat belts | 10,587 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1989 Mazda MPV
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
22 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.
- Filed Oct 2, 2002Failure Sep 16, 2002LAS Vegas, NVFuel system, Tank assembly
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 complaint 8020038 - Filed Mar 27, 2001Failure Mar 21, 2001Hamden, CTBuckle assemblyCrash
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 complaint 884291 - Filed Jan 31, 2000Failure Jun 1, 1998Temple Hills, MDUnknown or other
DEALERSHIPS HAVE PROVIDED NO SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint 718101 - Filed Jul 27, 1999Oakland, CAAnchorage
2 POINT SEAT BELT FOR MIDDLE SEAT FAILED AFTER FACTORY REPLACEMENT. YH
NHTSA complaint 547548 - Filed Jun 7, 1998Unknown, UNFuel system, Fuel injection system
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 complaint 536791 - Filed Mar 24, 1998Failure Oct 9, 1997Parsons, KSRadiator assembly, Engine, Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING SLIPPAGE.
NHTSA complaint 533032 - Filed Sep 18, 1997Failure Jun 23, 1997Broad RUN, VAEngine
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK
NHTSA complaint 520859 - Filed May 14, 1997Failure May 1, 1996Merced, CABuckle assembly
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 complaint 812252 - Filed Oct 21, 1996Failure Aug 7, 1996NEW York, NYEngine, Fuel system, Injectors
TIMING BELT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
NHTSA complaint 510384 - Filed Jul 30, 1996Failure Jul 30, 1996Ellicott City, MDService brakes, Disc, Rotor, Pads
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND WARPING OF ROTORS, CAUSING PEDAL PULSATION WHEN MAKE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP.*AK
NHTSA complaint 800270 - Filed Apr 19, 1996Failure Mar 27, 1996Palatine, ILEngine
CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. *DSH
NHTSA complaint 503581 - Filed Apr 11, 1996Failure Mar 1, 1996Wattingers, NYBuckle assembly
DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO REPAIR RECALL NO 95V03005. *AK
NHTSA complaint 982616 - Filed Mar 20, 1996Failure Jan 25, 1994Austin, TXService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY, PEDAL GETS HARD, REPLACED/REPAIRED SEVERAL PARTS OF THE SYSTEM, TO NO AVAIL. *AK
NHTSA complaint 981017 - Filed Mar 15, 1996Failure Mar 14, 1996Goldsboro, NCFuel system, Fuel pump
THE FUEL INJECTOR IS LEAKING GAS THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL CONECTOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint 980775 - Filed Mar 13, 1996Bethpade, TNAnchorage
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 980669 - Filed Feb 13, 1996Anaheim, CAService brakes, Foundation componentsCrash
BRAKES DO NOT WORK-CONSUMER'S WIFE HAD ACCIDENT HITTING ANOTHER AUTO FROM REAR BECAUSE AUTO WOULD NOT STOP. TT
NHTSA complaint 979118 - Filed Jan 29, 1996Failure Jan 26, 1996Tucson, ARReclinerCrash2 injured
WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT THE FRONT SEATS FELL BACKWARDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint 978374 - Filed Sep 21, 1995Bristol, TNDifferential unit
PLANETARY GEARS FAILED BECAUSE OF LACK OF LUBRICATION. TT
NHTSA complaint 972310 - Filed Jun 9, 1995Failure Jan 1, 1994Moor Park, CARear/other
CENTER SEATBELT WHEN POSITION IN ITS SMALLEST LENGTH, DOES NOT FIT A CHILD SAFETY SEAT, IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. TT
NHTSA complaint 966562 - Filed Mar 14, 1995Failure Jul 30, 1993Commack, NYBuckle assemblyCrash1 injured
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, BROKEN BELT BUCKLE. TT
NHTSA complaint 961878
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA95005 Engineering analysis, Seat belts
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Opened Mar 10, 1995, closed Aug 1, 1995 · led to a recall - PE91088 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
THROTTLE STICKING
Opened Jun 18, 1991, closed Oct 21, 1991
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
17 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 00100R Mar 9, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 Feb 23, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING 60,000 MILE SERVICE, INSPECTION AND / OR REPLACEMENT OF THE TENSIONER PULLEY. *TT - 00198 Feb 23, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HLA NOISE. *YC - 00198 Apr 15, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC - 00598 Apr 22, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC - 00198 Feb 23, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH HLA NOISE HEARD AFTER A COLD START. *YC - 007/97T Apr 25, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW - 001/97G Apr 8, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW - C81 Apr 28, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1989-90 MPV MICROFICHE CORRECTIONS - O-RING SET - CYLINDER HEAD AND COVER - SWITCHES AND RELAYS. *TW - 008/97 May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW - 003/97G Jan 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW - 001/97K Jan 18, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REPLACEMENT CONNECTORS FOR ECAT SOLENOID HARNESS. *TW - 001/97F Feb 25, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL ODOR - GASOLINE SMELL MAY BE ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TW - 001/97N Mar 10, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE COMES OFF. *TW - 013/95 Dec 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET MODIFICATION. *SD - T004/95 Mar 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE REAR DEFROSTER SWITCH HARNESS HAS BEEN MODIFIED. *TW - 001/93 Feb 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HARD SHIFT, R-TYPE TRANSMISSION. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.