MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mazda MPV

▲ Better than typical
1994 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:21.219Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
39
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 49 complaints 1991: 67 complaints 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1994 39 1995: 19 complaints 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 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1994 39 1995: 19 complaints 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 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 39 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

1994: 39 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.

Air bags

31% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I had a mva on 9/20/03. A vehicle pulled in front of me and I collided with their front passenger side. The driver side air bag in my vehicle did not deploy. I was driving a Mazda MPV 1994. MPV totaled. MPV front end collapsed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-05

While driving 50 MPH the vehicle hit a deer. Upon impact the front air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle sustained extensive damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-04

The consumer was in an accident where the vehicle was struck , and in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy. The dealer was notified. Mr…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-09

Engine and engine cooling

26% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Service brakes

21% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

8% · 3 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Throttle position sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-11

Power train

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. 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

1994 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 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 1994 Mazda MPV reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Mazda MPV is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mazda MPV?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.