1992 Mazda Mpv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 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.
Owner complaints
61 complaints7 involved a crash12 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
While driving, the accelerator pedal went completely to the floor. the vehicle then down shifted to first gear with the throttle wide open. the cruise control engaged. this had not been used for a while which caused an accident and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. *ak the consumers…
While driving, the accelerator pedal went completely to the floor. the vehicle then down shifted to first gear with the throttle wide open. the cruise control engaged. this had not been used for a while which caused an accident and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. *ak the consumers granddaughter had gone on a return trip, the accelerator suddenly went to the floor, stayed there and hit a vehicle. *sc *jb
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While vehicle was in reverse accelerator pedal got stuck, causing vehicle to become uncontrollable.*ak
- Air bags
While driving at 50 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
There was a very strong gas odor in the cab of the vehicle. *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Approaching intersection went to slow down/stop vehicle. Brakes failed, upon pressing on brake there was nothing but air. Pedal to the floor. Car skreeched a few times. Ended up going through red light causing accident & injury.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
With this van there have been numerous incidents since august of 1993. the first problem was a ticking noise in the engine. the van was out of service for 3 months while they dallied around to fix it. I had it taken to northtowne mazda and it took them a week to fix it. the second problem was a…
With this van there have been numerous incidents since august of 1993. the first problem was a ticking noise in the engine. the van was out of service for 3 months while they dallied around to fix it. I had it taken to northtowne mazda and it took them a week to fix it. the second problem was a constant breakage of the little pin that shifts the gears. the thing breaks constantly and causes the gear dial letters to be off by one letter for instance the r for reverse IS d for drive. The next problem was a gas leak that I took in to have fixed three times before it was finally found. I was told on two different occasions that it was just exhaust and that the problem could not be found. I drove the vehicle to memphis and liked to gas myself to death from the fumes on the way there and back. upon return to kcmo I took it directly back to the dealer. the service manager said just leave it outside and we will bring it in and check it. I made him come outside to the car. you could smell the gas from 50 feet away. when he took it in there was a rupture inthe fourth quarter panel hose that when you took a left turn it spilled gas into the passenger rear seat. the next problem that I had with this vehicle was that the calipers, rotors and brakes wore clean through after only 20,000 miles of wear on the new brakes. firestone fixed them. then I have had to replace the timing belt now 5 times. I had the first timing belt was replaced at 66,000 miles, the second at 78,000 miles, the next at 108,000, and then 138,000, now at 139,463. s memo came out from mazda to service repair shops that the spacers are defective and that when the timing belt IS changed these need to be replaced also. this memo just came out in june 2002. the other problem that I have had IS the transmission went out because mazda has a defectivepart that won't let enough oil in to allow the engine to run, this causes a loud ticking noise in the engine. the next problem was the sway bar.
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Received information on special program #ssp-33 from mazda regarding fuel fumes. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic refused to do any repairs on vehicle. *Ak consumer adds while driving up hill, vehicle will only accelerate up to 10 mph, once reached lights flicker engine, brakes and steering…
Received information on special program #ssp-33 from mazda regarding fuel fumes. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic refused to do any repairs on vehicle. *Ak consumer adds while driving up hill, vehicle will only accelerate up to 10 mph, once reached lights flicker engine, brakes and steering locked up, resulting in loss of control, vehicle started smoking and steaming causing the engine and transmission to fail, on several occasions engine IS overheating, coolant leaks at engine, the water pump belt broke, dealer replaced coolant hoses, water pump, timing belts, head cylinder, thermostat, radiator hose and fan clutch. *tt
- Tires
While driving on the highway, consumer went to change lanes when the right rear tire blew out, causing consumer to loose control of vehicle and hit a guardrail twice, passengers in the vehicle suffered injuries, in which one passenger was ejected from vehicle, tire information (thorobred steel p205/75r14 M/6 dot mykcea9.(ohio traffic crash report #10-89-181).*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
While driving 5-10 mph applied brakes, pedal felt soft, brakes failed. Right front brake pad had fallen out. This happened again on 28 apr 2001.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Fuel system, other
While driving consumer noticed fuel light had come on, but gas gauge showed half a tank, consumer pulled over, opened hood, and radiator reservoir exploded, and he received burns. There was no smoke prior to that. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
While motor was running with consumer not in vehicle, vehicle started going backward, hit 2 parked cars, spun around, went 100 yards, and hit a utility pole. after consumer turned off engine, he noticed vehicle was in reverse, not in park as he put it. *ak *slc
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Locks on the passenger's side will not unlock at all. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlights sporadically turn on. engine may be off or on, and the headlights would automatically turn on. vehicle was taken to dealer, and dealer stated that the problem has been occurring to numerous vehicles of same make/model and year.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Does not allow for enough oil flow in the engine lifters, causing engine failure . Manufactureris aware of defect, and has redesigned part . *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Feed hose IS too small for the oil to go through, causing the lifter to collaspe against rocker arm, resulting in a loud noise. Faulty design in the engine. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission had been rebuilt, under the warrenty, after I moved to ohio, for a new job, the warrenty had run out, and I needed to get the car repaired, but I never proceeded witha complaint at that time
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil smoke, valve or lifter noise, rattle when vehicle not in acceleration. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Mazda has a problem with the wiper arm-it quit during my commute during a hard rain. it posed a very real danger. regarding the engine: mazda knows there IS a design problem and it has a very expensive fix...i now own a 2ND mpv only to have the same hla problem with this second van. now I know it's an inherent problem and the consumer IS having to pay for this very expensive fix.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
While driving about 55-60 mph the power steering pump exploded, which caused driver to lose control of the van. Driver was able to get van off the road safely. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Driving 35mph, heard a buzzing noise when the engine stopped for no reason. Vehicle seemed to be in neutral. Could not shift in to reverse or drive. had taken to dealer prior to problem & was informed nothin wrong w/transmission or engine. Took it back to be checked again and transmission had to be replaced. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The engine IS making a loud tkicking noise.the consumer states the engine IS about to go out due to defective engine lifters. *Ak piston ring, head gasketand rocker arm failed. *Yh
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Driving at approximatley 25-30mph rear wheel differential broke which could have caused an accident. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
The replacement sears diehard battery, purchased 3/94, had 6 months left on its warranty. It literally exploded just as I tried to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the place of purchase, where service technicians tested and confirmed that the alternator was working properly. The battery…
The replacement sears diehard battery, purchased 3/94, had 6 months left on its warranty. It literally exploded just as I tried to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the place of purchase, where service technicians tested and confirmed that the alternator was working properly. The battery obviously malfunctioned due to a defect. The service personnel did not seem to be interested in reporting this malfunction; they seemed to care more about which replacement battery I wanted installed in the car. I felt they didn't fully appreciate the safety danger involved when a battery explodes like it did. Your comments would be appreciated.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel liquid-vapor separator
Evaporative emissions control system liquid-vapor separator may fail at nipple for fuel tank hose connection resulting in fuel leakage in the area behind the right rear trim panel.
- Fuel liquid-vapor separator failure
Rators areevaporative emissions control system liquid-vapor separators are allegedly failing and leaking fuel liquid/vapor.
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.
- 525101992 microfiche corrections - clutches and planetary gears - intake valve guide.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 525011992 mpv microfiche corrections - clutches and planetary gears.
- 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.
- 39764Fuel regulator modified to correct rough idle on warm restart condition.
- 39686New inhibitor switch.
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