1990 Mazda MPV

● Typical for this model

1990 Mazda MPV
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1990: 49 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1986	0
1987	0
1988	0
1989	22
1990	49
1991	67
1992	62
1993	51
1994	39
1995	19
1996	18
1997	22
1998	19
1999	2
2000	149
2001	70
2002	124
2003	113
2004	71
2005	36
2006	12

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031127

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941206

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SEAT BELTS 14%

14% of complaints: seat belts — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and rear/other.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing emission control and engine.

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ENGINE LIFTERS FAIL, CAUSING NOISE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941031

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH INJURY

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UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE ON SNOW/ICE, RESULTING IN 3 ACCIDENTS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950216

THE REAR SWAY BAR FAILED. MR SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030403

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910618 — PE (closed 19911021)

THROTTLE STICKING

I 19911001 — PE (closed 19920203)

INCONSISTENT BRAKE PERFORM

I 19920203 — EA (closed 19920316)

INCONSIST.BRK PERFORMANCE

R 19920522 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 92V027000 — 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