Owners have filed 21 complaints
about the 1995 Mazda MPV with NHTSA between 1996 and 2016.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 13 of 13 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 15
Against the median year of the Mazda MPV. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 74
14.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1995 Mazda MPV
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
628.6%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 105,000 mi
Engine & Cooling
628.6%
Lights
29.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
29.5%
Other & Unspecified
14.8%
Tires
14.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
14.8%
Suspension
14.8%
Electrical System
14.8%
Median failure at 160,000 miles
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1996peak 3Jan 2016
Recalls on the 1995 Mazda MPV
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2015489232,227 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 105,000 milesWest Sacramento, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE BRAKING AT 25 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSING A COLLISION. THE VEHCIEL WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10099543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shermanoak, CACrash3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, DRIVING AT SPEED OF 45MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, PEDAL WENT FLOOR, COMPLETE LOST OF EFFECTIVENESS.
NHTSA complaint #985386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 160,000 milesRichmond, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #10817670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesWest Sacramento, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE BRAKING AT 25 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSING A COLLISION. THE VEHCIEL WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10099543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South SAN Francisco, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SMOKE WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VENTS. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE VALVE COVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10053389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montgemery, AL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT. MR
NHTSA complaint #8021349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lenexa, KS
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED. THIS IS A NON-SERVICEABLE PART. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #756664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warwick, NY
TIRES:SIDEWALL
SIDEWALL DEVELOPES BUBBLES AFTER APPROX; 8,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING.TIRES PURCHASED AT SEARS LAST YEAR. SET OF 4 REPLACED 2 WITH SAME PROBLEM. VISIBLE BUBBLE ON OUTER SIDE WALL. SEARS COMMENT: SIDE WALL IMPACT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: HNT2 KEPV TIRESIZE: P215/65R15)
NHTSA complaint #754077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Laguna Niguel, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT INTERNALLY INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS WHILE OPERATING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
NHTSA complaint #729729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FROM A STOP, UPON DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL THERE IS NO FUEL GETTING THRU. OCCURS MONTHLY. BEEN TO SHOP TWICE AND THEY CAN'T FIND PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #729545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Raeford, NC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #724009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN ON BY THEMSELVES OVERNIGHT OR BY DAYLIGHT. TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #864109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Langhorne, PA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TRYING TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND STARTED UP AGAIN, AND IT WORKED FINE ONLY ONE TIME. CONTACTED DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #863050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Clarita, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #709625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bradenton, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I HAVE REPEATEDLY REPORTED THE LOUD TICKING NOISE WHICH THE LIFTERS MAKE ONLY WITH A COLD ENGINE, HOWEVER THE DEALER IS PATRONIZING, AND THE LAST CALL TO SCHEDULE A REPLACEMENT WAS MET WITH AN ABSOLUTE REFUSAL TO TO DO ANYTHING. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES HE REPLACED THE LIFTERS THE NOISE WOULD EVENTUALLY REOCCUR. I HAVE THEREFORE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE WHICH SHOULD BE CORRECTED, BUT EVEN MAZDA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. I AM DEALING WITH THE DELAER IN PALMETTO, FLORIDA WHICH IS NOT THE DEALER FROM WHOM I PURCHASED THE CAR. I FEEL THAT THE RICK CASE WOULD CORRECT THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER THIS NOT BEING THE ORIGINAL DEALER , COULD CARE LESS. MY MECHANIC QUOTED ME THE PRICE TO REPLACE THESE LIFTERS WHICH RAN $800.00. I AM APPALLED, AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A RECALL ITEM. THANKS.
NHTSA complaint #704759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST. Albans, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waggaman, LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE MAKING TAPPING NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #531039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Butler, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS: INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKES WILL MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER GAVE A NOTICE THAT HAD COME FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PADS WEARING AND FOR THEM TO GET NEW BRAKE SHOES, BUT THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THEM.
NHTSA complaint #813748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Modesto, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED/ BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED/DEGLAZED REAR SHOES AND DRUMS.
NHTSA complaint #505821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Modesto, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED/ BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED/DEGLAZED REAR SHOES AND DRUMS.
NHTSA complaint #505821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Modesto, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED/ BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED/DEGLAZED REAR SHOES AND DRUMS.
NHTSA complaint #505821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shermanoak, CACrash3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, DRIVING AT SPEED OF 45MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, PEDAL WENT FLOOR, COMPLETE LOST OF EFFECTIVENESS.
NHTSA complaint #985386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Monte, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT.
NHTSA complaint #484313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.