MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mazda MPV

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1989 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:25.562Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MPV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 66 complaints 1992: 61 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 36 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 36 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2006
1989: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198922
199047
199166
199261
199351
199436
199519
199618
199722
199819
19992
2000149
200170
2002124
2003113
200471
200536
200612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

5 of 22 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, BROKEN BELT BUCKLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950314

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 22 total reports mention: seat belts.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 22 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 22 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19891208 — seat belts

THE CENTER SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT HARDWARE BRACKETS FOR THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE SPECIFIED TENSILE LOAD.

Remedy: REPLACE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH BRACKETS.

Campaign 89V194000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910215 — service brakes, hydraulic

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (-15 DEGREES C), THE NEUTRAL DETERGENT USED AS AN ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT MAY STICK TO THE CHECK VALVE, PREVENTING VALVE FROM FUNCTION

Remedy: REPLACE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 91V013000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910618 — PE (closed 19911021)

THROTTLE STICKING

R 19911021 — service brakes, hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE FOOT (SERVICE) BRAKE IN THE LOW VEHICLE SPEED CONDITION, THE BRAKING POWER PRODUCED MAY BE MORE THAN EXPECTED.

Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 91V161000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950801)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19951215 — seat belts

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

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 A

Campaign 95V103005 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151217 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 15V674000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V194000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V013000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V161000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V103005 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 1994 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ◆ 2002 ◆ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Mazda MPV reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mazda MPV?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Mazda MPV have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.