Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Mazda MPV peaked in 1995, with 15 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
1990 Mazda MPV
Minivan, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jan 3, 1995 to Mar 30, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year31.82M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints47Close to the median 1990 minivan
Severity index29.81990 minivans average 21.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
28% of complaints about the 1990 Mazda MPV name powertrain
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
3 recall campaigns cover the 1990 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 |
| 92V-027 | Feb 27, 1992 | Rear brake linings can change over time | Brakes | 95,074 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 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.
47 complaints on file, page 1 of 3.
- Filed Mar 30, 2016Failure Jun 13, 2011Brown City, MIAir bagsCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint 10852402 - Filed Nov 27, 2003Failure Oct 16, 2003154,000 milesWyoming, MIAutomatic transmissionCrash
VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN DRIVEWAY WHILE I WAS CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. SUDDENLY, IT DROVE AWAY IN REVERSE, CROSSED THE STREET AND WENT DOWN ANOTHER DRIVEWAY CRASHING INTO THE CORNER OF A GARAGE. IT THEN WENT ACROSS ANOTHER BACK YARD AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER GARAGE. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS MADE. *LA
NHTSA complaint 10047682 - Filed Apr 3, 2003Failure Jan 3, 2003114,000 milesStrongsville, OHRear
THE REAR SWAY BAR FAILED. MR SCC *JB
NHTSA complaint 10012157 - Filed Jun 23, 2002Failure Jul 24, 1996Hilo, HIAutomatic transmission
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON THIS ISSUE. *YD
NHTSA complaint 786023 - Filed Jan 3, 2001Failure Dec 21, 2000Burlington, WIService brakes, Control unit/module
WHILE DRIVING IN ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODE THE ABS SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY COME TO A STOP. NLM
NHTSA complaint 785225 - Filed Oct 29, 2000Failure Jan 29, 1993Lakewood, CAAutomatic transmission
THREE TIMES SINCE THIS I PURCHASED THIS CAR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND REQUIRED A TOTAL REPLACEMENT. ON EACH OCCASION I HAVE REQUESTED SOME INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THESE FAILURES. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I DRIVE MOSTLY ON FREEWAYS AND CONSERVITIVILY AND DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint 735407 - Filed Dec 28, 1999Failure Jul 25, 1998Hayward, AZEngine, Cooling system, Heater core
ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ WATER PUM, AND HEATER CORE FAILED 3 TIMES, SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE..
NHTSA complaint 716559 - Filed Dec 28, 1999Failure Jul 25, 1998Hayward, AZCooling system
IT IS NOT REIABLE VEHICLE FOR ME, SPEACILLY IF THERE IS A KID. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA complaint 716558 - Filed Dec 6, 1999Failure May 5, 1998Lenexa, KSUnknown or other
PAINT IS PEELING IN SHEETS ON FRONT BUMPER, HOOD, BACK BUMPER, TAILGATE AND ROOF OF CAR.
NHTSA complaint 715715 - Filed Sep 15, 1999Failure Jul 27, 1999Cameron PA, CAAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER FIRST OVERHAUL. NLM
NHTSA complaint 548507 - Filed Aug 10, 1999Failure May 1, 1999Glendale, AZGlass, Side/rearCrash1 injured
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. THE BODY LEFT SIDE WINDOW BROKE. ALSO, CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS FORWARD FACING. *AK THE COLLISION CAUSED THE SIDE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO SHATTER. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE TEMPERED GLASS WAS SUPPOSE TO SHATTER INTO SMALL PIECES, BUT IT DID NOT. *YH *NLM
NHTSA complaint 844785 - Filed Apr 25, 1999Failure Jan 25, 1996Kenneth City, FLHood
I HAVE NOTICED A NUMBER OF MPV VANS ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME FLAKING PAINT ON THE HOOD.*AK
NHTSA complaint 705971 - Filed Nov 17, 1998Failure Oct 24, 1998MT Rainer, MDEngine
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SMOKE AND GAS SMELL FROM ENGINE WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA complaint 830929 - Filed Nov 2, 1998Failure Dec 16, 1997Thousand P, CAAnchorage, Structure, Suspension, Tires1 injured
TIRES FAILED.DUNLOP SP SPORT D31J P215/65R15.
NHTSA complaint 542376 - Filed Aug 24, 1998Stateville, NCSeat belts, Service brakes, Shoes/linings
RECALLS 95V103005/92V027000; MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS AND BRAKE LININGS. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AND THERE ARE TWO RECALLS LISTED. BUT THE DEALER SAID THAT THE RECALLS HAD BEEN DONE, AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER SAID THAT THE RECALLS HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF. THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE RECALL PROBLEMS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 822187 - Filed Aug 5, 1998Pimmit, VABody
VEHICLE HAS PEELING PAINT ON THE HOOD. OWNER HAS NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER MAZDA MPV'S AS WELL. *ML
NHTSA complaint 538842 - Filed Jul 7, 1998Failure Feb 27, 1996Boulder, COPark/neutral start interlock switchCrash
WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH IGNITION OFF, GEAR INDICATING THE PARK POSITION, TEN YEAR OLD SON WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE GEAR FROM PARK DOWN TO LOW AND INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE ROLLED ABOUT ABOUT 3 FEET, CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER. *AK *JB
NHTSA complaint 825119 - Filed Jan 20, 1998Failure Jan 1, 1997Andersonville, TNElectrical heating element
HEATER FAN RELAY CONSTANTLY FAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 523262 - Filed Sep 12, 1997Failure Jul 18, 1997Humble, TXCooling unit and lines
TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT RUBBER HOSE RUPTURED, CAUSING IT TO LEAK FLUID ALL OVER ENGINE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 520265 - Filed Jul 30, 1997Richmond, VARear/other
REAR/MIDDLE SEAT BELTS DO NOT STAYED FASTENED.
NHTSA complaint 520439
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
4 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 - EA92008 Engineering analysis, Brakes
INCONSIST.BRK PERFORMANCE
Opened Feb 3, 1992, closed Mar 16, 1992 · led to a recall - PE91134 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
INCONSISTENT BRAKE PERFORM
Opened Oct 1, 1991, closed Feb 3, 1992 - PE91088 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
THROTTLE STICKING
Opened Jun 18, 1991, closed Oct 21, 1991
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
25 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 0900716 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Speedometer replacement procedure - 09-009-19-3566 Jan 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-18-3430a Oct 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-18-3430 Aug 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-035-17-3080 Aug 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-14-2956 Aug 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:•MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.•WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0) MILES.•THIS P… - 0102504 Jul 21, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT - 0902604 Jul 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT - 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.