1990 MAZDA MPV

3 recalls — 50 complaints

15V674000 Oct 19, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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.
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.
1,368,500 vehicles affected
95V103005 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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.
360,433 vehicles affected
92V027000 Feb 27, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
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.
Remedy: REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH ASSEMBLIES WHOSE FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS DO NOT CHANGE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF PREMATURE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATION.
95,074 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS Mar 30, 2016
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.
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Nov 27, 2003
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
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR Apr 3, 2003
THE REAR SWAY BAR FAILED. MR SCC *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 19, 2002
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON THIS ISSUE. *YD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Jan 31, 2001
WHILE DRIVING IN ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODE THE ABS SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY COME TO A STOP. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Nov 1, 2000
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.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Dec 28, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ WATER PUM, AND HEATER CORE FAILED 3 TIMES, SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE..
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Dec 28, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ WATER PUM, AND HEATER CORE FAILED 3 TIMES, SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE..
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 28, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ WATER PUM, AND HEATER CORE FAILED 3 TIMES, SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE..
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Dec 28, 1999
IT IS NOT REIABLE VEHICLE FOR ME, SPEACILLY IF THERE IS A KID. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 6, 1999
PAINT IS PEELING IN SHEETS ON FRONT BUMPER, HOOD, BACK BUMPER, TAILGATE AND ROOF OF CAR.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 30, 1999
TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER FIRST OVERHAUL. NLM
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Aug 10, 1999
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
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Apr 25, 1999
I HAVE NOTICED A NUMBER OF MPV VANS ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME FLAKING PAINT ON THE HOOD.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Feb 17, 1999
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
Crash
SEAT BELTS Feb 17, 1999
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Feb 17, 1999
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
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Jan 20, 1999
HEATER FAN RELAY CONSTANTLY FAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Nov 27, 1998
DURING VEHICLE COLLISION VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, ROOF CRUSHED IN AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT SPOOLED.
1 injured
STRUCTURE Nov 27, 1998
DURING VEHICLE COLLISION VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, ROOF CRUSHED IN AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT SPOOLED.
1 injured
SUSPENSION Nov 27, 1998
DURING VEHICLE COLLISION VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, ROOF CRUSHED IN AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT SPOOLED.
1 injured
TIRES Nov 27, 1998
TIRES FAILED.DUNLOP SP SPORT D31J P215/65R15.
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 17, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SMOKE AND GAS SMELL FROM ENGINE WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 5, 1998
VEHICLE HAS PEELING PAINT ON THE HOOD. OWNER HAS NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER MAZDA MPV'S AS WELL. *ML
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Sep 12, 1997
TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT RUBBER HOSE RUPTURED, CAUSING IT TO LEAK FLUID ALL OVER ENGINE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Aug 28, 1997
REAR/MIDDLE SEAT BELTS DO NOT STAYED FASTENED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL May 8, 1997
THE FUEL EMISSION SYSTEM LIQUID VAPOR VENT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A CRACK WHICH CAUSED A LEAKAGE PROBLEM AND ODOR/FUMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 25, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP IN COLD WEATHER.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Dec 31, 1996
PARKING BRAKE SLIPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK/ACCIDENT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 16, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Sep 23, 1996
WHENS ITTING AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO ASHORTED OUT OXYGEN SENSOR. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Sep 6, 1996
DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DISCONNECTED AND, DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER IN PLACE.*AK
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS Aug 2, 1996
SOMETIMES THE REAR TWO SIDE SEAT BELTS GETS JAMMED AND WILL NOT RELEASE AFTER HITTING THE RELEASE BUTTON.*AK
SEATS May 13, 1996
DURING IMPACT, THE TWO REAR BENCH SEAT ANCHORS BROKE, CAUSING THE SEATS TO FALL FORWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash 2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Apr 22, 1996
FRONT WIRING HARNESS RELAY SWITCH MELTED AND BROKE, DUE TO HEATER OVERLOAD. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 4, 1996
BACK SPEAKER CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Apr 2, 1996
UNDER THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, WHILE DRIVING, TRANSFER DIFFERENTAL CASE, *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 11, 1996
ABS; REAR BARKE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCDENT, NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES TOO OFTEN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 11, 1996
ABS; REAR BARKE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCDENT, NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES TOO OFTEN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 19, 1995
PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TW
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Sep 21, 1995
PLANETARY GEARS FAILED BECAUSE OF LACK OF LUBRICATION. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 25, 1995
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND GEARS MELTED TOGETHER. REBUILT TRANSMISSION. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 22, 1995
ABS: GRABBY BRAKING; WHEEL LOCKS UP VERY EASILY, RESULTING IN SKIDDING AND LOSS OF CONTROL; CORRECTED UNDER RECALL #92V027000; PROBLEM REOCCURRED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Aug 15, 1995
BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE PADS AND ROTORS ON VEHICLE, NEEDS REPLACEMENT EVERY 6-9 MONTHS, EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Aug 15, 1995
BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE PADS AND ROTORS ON VEHICLE, NEEDS REPLACEMENT EVERY 6-9 MONTHS, EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 19, 1995
AUTO-TRANSMISSION FAILED NOT RESPONDING TO ANY SHIFT MODE. HAD REPLACED TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHIN AN HOUR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT May 11, 1995
VEHICLE SKIDDED ON ICE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AW
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 24, 1995
SEATBELT HARD TO FASTEN AND SOMETIME UNBUCKLE WHILE DRIVING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Mar 23, 1995
BRAKE SHOE/DRUM LINING MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING PBRAKES TO FAIL 8 TIMES PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT (92V-027). *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mar 7, 1995
TAKATA #521 BUCKLE; DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL UNLATCH INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT