1990 Mazda Mpv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 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.
The rear brake linings can change over time. As the brakes wear, the coefficient of friction can increase, producing inconsistent rear brake performance and premature activation of the ABS system.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inconsistent braking and premature activation of the abssystem can cause sudden stops or increased braking distances, and result inincreased risk of vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the rear brake assemblies with assemblies whose friction characteristics do not change. This will reduce the risk of premature ABS system activation.
Owner complaints
47 complaints10 involved a crash3 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1990 mazda mpv. The contact stated while driving, he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There was no police report filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle was idling in driveway while I was checking transmission fluid level. suddenly, it drove away in reverse, crossed the street and went down another driveway crashing into the corner of a garage. it then went across another back yard and crashed into the side of another garage. the police were notified and a report was made. *la
- Suspension › Rear
The rear sway bar failed. Mr scc *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission failed, consumer would like to know if there IS any similar complaint on this issue. *yd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
While driving in all wheel drive mode the ABS sensor failed causing the vehicle to suddenly come to a stop. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Three times since this I purchased this car the automatic transmission has failed and required a total replacement. on each occasion I have requested some information about what might be causing these failures. each time I was told it was just normal wear and tear. I drive mostly on freeways and conservitivily and do not believe this IS normal.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Engine head gasket/ water pum, and heater core failed 3 times, smoke from the engine..
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
It IS not reiable vehicle for me, speacilly if there IS a kid. No safety defect (s) listed in summary. *ak
- Unknown or other
Paint IS peeling in sheets on front bumper, hood, back bumper, tailgate and roof of car.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed after first overhaul. nlm
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
The vehicle was involved in an accident. The vehicle was hit from behind while making a left hand turn into a parking lot. the body left side window broke. also, child safety seat was forward facing. *ak the collision caused the side window on the driver's side to shatter. the consumer IS concerned because tempered glass was suppose to shatter into small pieces, but it did not. *yh *nlm
- Structure › Body › Hood
I have noticed a number of mpv vans on the road with the same flaking paint on the hood.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
While parked on an incline with ignition off, gear indicating the park position, ten year old son was able to force the gear from park down to low and into drive, vehicle rolled about about 3 feet, crashing into another vehicle. The problem was reported to manufacturer. *Ak *jb
- Seat belts · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
Recalls 95v103005/92v027000; motorized seat belts and brake linings. This vehicle was purchased used and there are two recalls listed. but the dealer said that the recalls had been done, and the previous owner said that the recalls had not been taken care off. the vehicle IS experiencing the recall problems. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Heater fan relay constantly fails. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Structure · Suspension · Tires
Tires failed.dunlop sp sport D31J p215/65r15.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle experienced smoke and gas smell from engine which may cause a fire. Cause unknown. please provide further information. *ak
- Structure › Body
Vehicle has peeling paint on the hood. owner has noticed the same problem with other mazda mpv's as well. *ML
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Transmission cooling unit rubber hose ruptured, causing it to leak fluid all over engine. *Ak
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear/middle seat belts do not stayed fastened.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
The fuel emission system liquid vapor vent had to be replaced because of a crack which caused a leakage problem and odor/fumes. please describe details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes lock up in cold weather.
- Parking brake › Conventional
Parking brake slipped, causing vehicle to roll back/accident.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failure. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Whens itting at a stop light or stop sign, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control due to ashorted out oxygen sensor. *ak
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
- Inconsist.brk performance
There is no summary currently available
- Inconsistent brake perform
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- 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.
- 10213425Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10153339In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10148072In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10144333In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10118467In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the ?SpeedometerReplacement Label?.Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda?s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.With the use of SPECMO?s services, a Mazda dealer can get the odometer setting updated to reflect the correct mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs, therefore resulting in a higher level of customer satisfaction. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10098367In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.when a speedometer IS replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles.this procedure IS extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage.prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the speedometer replace-ment label. Labels can only be ordered through mstore, not mdcs.
- 10009427Battery test procedure requirements.
- 10009424Speedometer replacement procedure.
- 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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