1993 Mazda MPV

51 complaints on file, page 1 of 3.

1. Filed Jun 8, 2022Failure Jun 8, 2022Milton, FLIgnition

   1993 MAZDA MVP. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO A SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID NOT PROPERLY COMPLETE SAFETY RECALL 15V-674. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REBUILT THE IGNITION SWITCH INSTEAD OF REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ONE. THE DEALER CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RADIO, STARTER, ALTERNATOR, BATTERY AND IGNITION. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BE REPLACED.

   NHTSA complaint 11468291
2. Filed Feb 12, 2016Failure Jan 6, 2016151,500 milesKlamath Falls, ORElectrical system

   I RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL 8715J IGNITION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. I CALLED THE NUMBER GIVEN (800-222-5500 OPTION #6) AND SPOKE WITH BRIANNA ON JAN. 6, 2016 AT 11:30 A.M. I EXPLAINED THAT MY CAR IS OLD (1993) AND HAS SOME PROBLEMS. I AM IN POOR CONDITION, AS WELL. MY CLOSEST MAZDA DEALER IS OVER 80 MILES AWAY OVER THE MOUNTAINS. MY CAR CANNOT MAKE IT THERE FOR SERVICE. SHE TOLD ME SHOULD WOULD TRY TO ARRANGE TOWING AND WOULD EMAIL ME A REFERENCE NUMBER. AS OF FEBRUARY 12, 2016, I HAVE STILL RECEIVED NOTHING.

   NHTSA complaint 10825911
3. Filed Jan 21, 2016Failure Sep 1, 2015114,000 milesOakland, CAElectrical systemFire

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED IN JANUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

   NHTSA complaint 10821421
4. Filed Jun 22, 2009Failure May 14, 200484,258 milesRahway, NJElectrical systemFire

   I COULD NOT RECOGNIZE ANY PRIOR SYMPTOMS OTHER THAN POSSIBLY RELATING TO AN ENGINE KNOCK WHEN THE WIRE GETS VERY HOT BEFORE IGNITION SWITCH SOCKET HAS REPEATEDLY MELTED SINCE THAN. I HAVE TORN OPEN AND INSPECTED EACH INDIVIDUAL WIRE IN THE MAIN HARNESS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE ENTIRE DASH AND EVEN WENT AS FAR AS SEPARATING THE FUSE BLOCK FOR A POSSIBLE SHORT THERE. I HAVE PUT IT IN SHOPS AND NO ONE HAS FOUND ANYTHING WRONG TO CAUSE IT. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10274661
5. Filed Dec 24, 2003Failure Aug 23, 2003Fredericksburg, VATires

   THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL, ROLLOVER AND CAME TO REST IN THE RIGHT LANE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MR *NM

   NHTSA complaint 10052206
6. Filed Mar 5, 2003Failure Mar 5, 2003Everett, WAInterior/under dash

   THE HEADLIGHT TURNED ON ALTHOUGH THE SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. *JB *NLM

   NHTSA complaint 10009963
7. Filed Jan 20, 2003Failure Feb 3, 2001120,000 milesLake Forest, CAEngine, Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

   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.

   NHTSA complaint 10003019
8. Filed Nov 13, 2002Failure Nov 12, 2002Lawrence, KSFrontalCrash

   CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH A DEER. THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO ADVISED THAT THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED VERY SUDDENLY AND THERE WAS NOT TIME TO EVEN APPLY BRAKES. AS WELL, THERE IS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. MR

   NHTSA complaint 8022672
9. Filed Apr 3, 2002Failure Nov 25, 2001Jefferson, GAAutomatic transmission

   TRANSMISSION DIED W/O WARNING. LOUD WHINNING NOISE. NO MOVEMENT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 760201
10. Filed Aug 24, 2001Failure Aug 1, 2001Rexville, NYFuel system, Tank assemblyFire

    CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THEN STOPPED TO FILL UP WITH GAS. BUT SOON AS HE PUT PUMP INTO FUEL TANK AND TURNED IT ON IT IGNITED. *AK *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 895178
11. Filed Feb 9, 2001Failure Dec 23, 1998Kelso, WAAutomatic transmission

    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

    NHTSA complaint 740665
12. Filed Dec 20, 2000Failure Oct 13, 1998Hollywood, FLTiresCrash

    IN 1998 I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY REAR, RIGHT TIRE CAME APART CAUSING ME TO CRASH AGAINS A CONCRETE DIVIDER ON I-95 IN BOCA RATON. TIRES HAD BEEN SERVICES NOT MORE THAT A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TIRES WHICH I CAN SUBMIT. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 738054
13. Filed Apr 3, 2000Failure Aug 31, 1996Baltimore, MDEngine

    ENGINE MAKES A TERRIBLE KNOCKING NOISE (TAPPING NOISE). I WAS TOLD THAT LIFTERS ARE NOT GETTING LUBRICATED. ADVISED TO USE THINNER OIL ON NEXT OIL CHANGE. THINNER OIL DID NOT HELP. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 720935
14. Filed Dec 6, 1999Failure Sep 2, 1999NEW Orleans, LAAutomatic transmission

    TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING OF TROUBLE.

    NHTSA complaint 715676
15. Filed Sep 28, 1999Failure Jul 6, 1999Tulsa, OKUnknown or other

    ENGINE TAPPING AT START UP, GETS LOUDER AND MORE FREQUENT UPON ACCELERATION. DEALER SAID HE HAS SEEN THEM DO THIS FROM 50,000 MILES TO 200,000 MILES.

    NHTSA complaint 712435
16. Filed Aug 4, 1999Lapel, INGasoline

    NO SUMMARY

    NHTSA complaint 709598
17. Filed Jul 27, 1999Failure Jul 13, 1999Chanpilly, VAAir conditioner

    WHEN PUTTING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THERE ARE GAS FUMES COMING FROM THE VENTS AND GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE, CAUSING HEADACHES, VOMITING AND NAUSEA.. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 843491
18. Filed Jul 22, 1999Canton, OHAutomatic transmission

    WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION DIED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 842975
19. Filed Apr 27, 1999Failure Dec 24, 1998Newburgh, NYManual transmission

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 706028
20. Filed Feb 4, 1999Failure Feb 2, 1999Newburgh, INCooling system, Engine

    COOLING SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING, TIMING BELT KEEPS FAILING. VEHICLE NOT RELIABLE...WOULD NEVER BUY ONE AGAIN. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 702941