1993 Mazda MPV: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 51 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (28% of complaints); the 1995 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“1993 mazda mvp. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made related to a safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer did not properly complete safety recall 15v-674. The consumer stated the dealer rebuilt the ignition switch instead of replacing it with a new one. The dealer caused damage to the radio, starter, alternator, battery and ignition. The consumer requested for the ignition switch to be replaced.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2022
“I received a letter of recall 8715j ignition switch may overheat. I called the number given (800-222-5500 option #6) and spoke with brianna on jan. 6, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. I explained that my car is old (1993) and has some problems. I am in poor condition, as well. My closest mazda dealer is over 80 miles away over the mountains. My car cannot make it there for service. She told me should would try to arrange towing and would email me a reference number. As of february 12, 2016, I have still received nothing.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while driving, there was a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system) was received in january of 2016. After contacting the dealer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2015
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“I could not recognize any prior symptoms other than possibly relating to an engine knock when the wire gets very hot before ignition switch socket has repeatedly melted since than. I have torn open and inspected each individual wire in the main harness in the engine compartment, the entire dash and even went as far as separating the fuse block for a possible short there. I have put it in shops and no one has found anything wrong to cause it. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2004
“The vehicle's driver's side left rear tire blew out and caused the vehicle to hit a guardrail, rollover and came to rest in the right lane (ohio traffic crash report). *mr *nm”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2003
“Consumer stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, collided head-on with a deer. The driver's front air bag did not deploy. Consumer also advised that the accident happened very suddenly and there was not time to even apply brakes. As well, there is extensive damage to the vehicle. Mr”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2002
“Consumer was driving then stopped to fill up with gas. But soon as he put pump into fuel tank and turned it on it ignited. *ak *slc”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2001
“I have gone through two transmissions with my mazda mpv. The second failure I was told there is a soft defect with the mazda transmissions. I have a 1993 mazda mpv.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2001
“When putting the air conditioner on there are gas fumes coming from the vents and getting into the vehicle, causing headaches, vomiting and nausea.. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 1999
“Engine tapping at start up, gets louder and more frequent upon acceleration. Dealer said he has seen them do this from 50,000 miles to 200,000 miles.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
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. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Mazda MPV reliable?
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Mazda MPV. The most complained-about area is power train (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Mazda MPV problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 117,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Mazda MPV have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:ignition:switch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.