1991 MAZDA MPV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

81

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 1 Fire

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

3

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 MAZDA MPV

The 1991 MAZDA MPV has received a total of 81 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (12 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (9 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 MAZDA MPV

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 MAZDA MPV, potentially affecting up to 1,824,007 vehicles.

Recall 15V674000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 1,368,500 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

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.

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Recall 95V103005 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

| 360,433 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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...

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Recall 92V027000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

| 95,074 vehicles affected

Defect: THE REAR BRAKE LININGS CAN CHANGE OVER TIME. AS THE BRAKES WEAR, THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION CAN INCREASE, PRODUCING INCONSISTENT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND PREMATURE ACTIVATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM.

Consequence: INCONSISTENT BRAKING AND PREMATURE ACTIVATION OF THE ABSSYSTEM CAN CAUSE SUDDEN STOPS OR INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES, AND RESULT ININCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH ASSEMBLIES WHOSE FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS DO NOT CHANGE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF PREMATURE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATION.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 MAZDA MPV

81 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 MAZDA MPV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 12
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 9 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10244399 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 45,000 miles
THE FRONT WHEEL SKIDDED AND THE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON LIGHT SNOW COVERED HIGHWAY. IT CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME IMMOBILIZED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR AND IT OVERTURNED. *TR
#10244399 | STEERING | | 45,000 miles
THE FRONT WHEEL SKIDDED AND THE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON LIGHT SNOW COVERED HIGHWAY. IT CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME IMMOBILIZED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR AND IT OVERTURNED. *TR
#10164844 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
PAINT IS CHIPPING AND FADING ALL OVER THE VAN ESPECIALLY ON THE BACK AND THE ROOF. I SAW LOTS OF MODELS ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PAINT PROBLEM. *JB
#10157444 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 100,000 miles
THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 1991 MAZDA MPV ARE SIMPLY FALLING APART. THE FUEL VAPOR SEPARATOR DOES AN INADEQUATE JOB OF KEEPING GASOLINE FUMES OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON BOTH OF THESE ITEMS. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THE LOCAL DEALER THEY ONLY PERFORMED AN INSPECTION. BOTH ISSUES REMAIN UNRESOLVED. BESIDES NOT EVER BUYING ANOTHER MAZDA EVER. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THESE SAFETY ISSUES RESOLVED. *NM
#10157444 | SEAT BELTS | | 100,000 miles
THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 1991 MAZDA MPV ARE SIMPLY FALLING APART. THE FUEL VAPOR SEPARATOR DOES AN INADEQUATE JOB OF KEEPING GASOLINE FUMES OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON BOTH OF THESE ITEMS. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THE LOCAL DEALER THEY ONLY PERFORMED AN INSPECTION. BOTH ISSUES REMAIN UNRESOLVED. BESIDES NOT EVER BUYING ANOTHER MAZDA EVER. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THESE SAFETY ISSUES RESOLVED. *NM

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Safety Rating for the 1991 MAZDA MPV

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 MAZDA MPV in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 MAZDA MPV

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 MAZDA MPV

NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1991 MAZDA MPV.

Investigation PE96055 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR FAILURE

Investigation EA92008 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Closed

Opened:

INCONSIST.BRK PERFORMANCE

Investigation PE91088 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

THROTTLE STICKING

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