MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mazda MPV

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1989 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:50.855Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 22 complaints 1989 22 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 39 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
1989: 22 complaints 1989 22 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2005: 36 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints
1989: 22 complaints 1989 22 1990: 49 complaints 1990 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 149 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2002 2003: 113 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 36 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2006

1989: 22 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198922
199049
199167
199262
199351
199439
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

8 of 22 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
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Seat belt buckle failure, broken belt buckle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-14

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

Service brakes

5 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

4 of 22 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and injectors.

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Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the fuel tank had crack causing fluid to leak out and consumer can strongly smell gas fumes inside the vehicle dealer notified.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-02

Power train

2 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-12-08Seat belts89V194000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1991-02-15Service brakes, hydraulic91V013000 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…

    Remedy: Replace vacuum hose assembly.

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    1991-06-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-21 Throttle sticking
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    1991-10-21Service brakes, hydraulic91V161000 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.

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    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  6. R
    1995-12-15Seat belts95V103005 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…

    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…

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    2015-12-17Electrical system15V674000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V194000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 91V013000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 91V161000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95V103005 · Seat belts
  • Recall 15V674000 · Electrical system
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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, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Mazda MPV have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.