MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mazda MPV

▲ Better than typical
1994 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:47:17.306Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MPV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 66 complaints 1992: 61 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 36 complaints 1994 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
1994: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198922
199047
199166
199261
199351
199436
199519
199618
199722
199819
19992
2000149
200170
2002124
2003113
200471
200536
200612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 28%

28% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20031005

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A DEER. UPON IMPACT THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030304

VEHICLES AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT 10:00 POSITION AT 35MPH AND AIRBAG DID NOT FULLY INFLATE THE GAS POURED INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO RIP ON LEFT SIDE OF BAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950403

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1994 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ● 1990 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ◆ 2002 ◆ 2003

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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:frontal, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mazda MPV have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.