1994 Mazda MPV

▲ Better than typical

1994 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-09-16T03:18:03.001Z

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

1994: 39 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.

AIR BAGS 31%

31% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

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

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 SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20021009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26%

26% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941111

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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 (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.

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, 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 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.