1989 Mazda Mpv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1989 Mazda Mpv. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
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.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
When applying the foot (service) brake in the low vehicle speed condition, the braking power produced may be more than expected.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The unexpected braking power could result in rear brakelockup and the vehicle becoming difficult to control.
Remedy
Replace brake shoe assembly with improved assembly.
When the vehicle IS exposed to temperatures below 5 degrees fahrenheit (-15 degrees c), the neutral detergent used as an assembly lubricant may stick to the check valve, preventing valve from functioning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause an inoperative brake power assist whichdescreases braking ability, and presents a potential for an accident.
Remedy
Replace vacuum hose assembly.
The center safety belt attachment hardware brackets for the third seat may not withstand the specified tensile load.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vans would not comply with fmvss 210
Remedy
Replace safety belt assemblies with brackets.
Owner complaints
22 complaints4 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the fuel tank had crack causing fluid to leak out and consumer can strongly smell gas fumes inside the vehicle dealer notified. nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer was driving on wet roads and on a turn vehicle slid and filpped over and ran into a tree. But, seat belts did not hold in place. Has not contacted dealership.*ak
- Unknown or other
Dealerships have provided no satisfactory resolution. No safety defect (s) listed in summary.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
2 point seat belt for middle seat failed after factory replacement. Yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Engine stumbles on acceleration from a stop when the engine IS on lean part of rich lean cycle and may cut off until the accelerator IS released and pressed again.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed, causing slippage.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cylinder head failed for no apparent reason. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall 95v103005 regarding seat elt buckles, consumer stated that he set an appointment with dealer one year ago and as of yet they haven't received the parts to fix vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Timing belt failed, causing vehicle to stall.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
While driving, experiences excessive wear to pads and warping of rotors, causing pedal pulsation when make attempt to slow/stop.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Cylinder head cracked. *Dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Dealer does not have parts to repair recall no 95v03005. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system malfunctions, resulting in no braking ability, pedal gets hard, replaced/repaired several parts of the system, to no avail. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The fuel injector IS leaking gas through the electrical conector. Please describe.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Passenger side seat belt does not work. please give more details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes do not work-consumer's wife had accident hitting another auto from rear because auto would not stop. tt
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While in an accident the front seats fell backwards. please describe. tt
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Planetary gears failed because of lack of lubrication. tt
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Center seatbelt when position in its smallest length, does not fit a child safety seat, improperly adjusted. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle failure, broken belt buckle. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers seat belt no longer works, seems to buckle but IS not actually locked. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Air condition fuse blows when in use. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 621310Some vehicles may exhibit a no start, rough idle and / or lack of power after a 60,000 mile timing belt replacement interval.
- 609949Subject regarding 60,000 mile service, inspection and / or replacement of the tensioner pulley.
- 603906Some vehicles may experience hla noise.
- 603891Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center.
- 603854Information regarding seat belt extenders.
- 600148Concerns with hla noise heard after a cold start.
- 52520Parts replacement after airbag deployment.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 525021989-90 mpv microfiche corrections - o-ring set - cylinder head and cover - switches and relays.
- 52497Use of a/c tracer dye.
- 52492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation.
- 52487Replacement connectors for ecat solenoid harness.
- 52481Fuel odor - gasoline smell may be entering the passenger compartment.
- 52469Power steering fluid hose comes off.
- 46704Cylinder head gasket modification.
- 40067The rear defroster switch harness has been modified.
- 39688Hard shift, r-type transmission.
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