MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mazda MPV

● Typical for this model
1992 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:38.158Z

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
62
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1992 62 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 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1992 62 1993: 51 complaints 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 1990: 49 complaints 1990 1991: 67 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1992 62 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

1992: 62 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

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

Engine and engine cooling

35% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

There was a very strong gas odor in the cab of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-07

Service brakes

32% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

24% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and fuel pump.

INJURY

Steering

6% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and linkages.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-09-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-12-20 Fuel liquid-vapor separator failure
  2. I
    1996-12-20Engineering analysisClosed 1998-03-31 Fuel liquid-vapor separator
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V674000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Mazda MPV reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Mazda MPV is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mazda MPV?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mazda MPV have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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