MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mazda MPV

● Typical for this model
1991 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:40:47.746Z

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

Complaints per year, Mazda MPV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1991 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 2006
1991: 67 complaints
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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

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 28%

28% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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PAINT STARTED TO CHIP AWAY. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

CRASH INJURY
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SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950504

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

INJURY

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

I 19960913 — PE (closed 19961220)

FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR FAILURE

I 19961220 — EA (closed 19980331)

FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR

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

1991 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V027000 (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 1991 Mazda MPV reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Mazda MPV is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mazda MPV?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda MPV have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.