1993 Mazda Mpv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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
51 complaints7 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition
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…
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.
- Electrical system
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…
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.
- Electrical system
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…
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.
- Electrical system
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…
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
- Tires
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The headlight turned on although the switch was turned off and drained the battery. *jb *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
- Air bags › Frontal
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission died w/o warning. Loud whinning noise. No movement in drive or reverse. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission
We have had numerous difficulties diagnosing the problems with this vehicle.hold light flashes,van wont shift,transmission replaced twice in 2 yrs.,cutting out when driving,requesting investigation of these defects for safety . *ak
- Tires
In 1998 I had an accident where my rear, right tire came apart causing me to crash agains a concrete divider on I-95 in boca raton. tires had been services not more that a few weeks prior to the accident. I have pictures of the tires which I can submit. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine makes a terrible knocking noise (tapping noise). I was told that lifters are not getting lubricated. Advised to use thinner oil on next oil change. Thinner oil did not help. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed without any prior warning of trouble.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving the transmission died, causing the vehicle to lose power. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Wife was driving home from grocery shopping when she heard a noise. car was losing power so she pulled off to the side of the road. car could no longer move. had to tow. a major transmission repair facility rebuilt the entire transmission.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Loud ticking noise from engine.
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failure.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Battery exploded at engine startup, causing battery acid to splatter into engine compartment.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Cooling system keeps failing, timing belt keeps failing. vehicle not reliable...would never buy one again. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for this vehicle.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
While driving on the freeway power steering was lost because the pulley idle fell off. The driver lost steering control. Dealer replaced the pulley. *ak
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.
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.
- 10021000Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 46696Squeak noise from steering column.
- 40067The rear defroster switch harness has been modified.
- 39764Fuel regulator modified to correct rough idle on warm restart condition.
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