- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Mazda MPV Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the 1992 Mazda MPV with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (18) and the brakes (13). Those complaints describe 8 crashes and 13 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the switch. For comparison, the 1991 has 67 and the 1993 has 51.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical MPV year, for its age
#49 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 8
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 13
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Mazda MPV problems
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1992 Mazda MPV recalls 1
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61 complaints about the 1992 Mazda MPV
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
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
While vehicle was in reverse accelerator pedal got stuck, causing vehicle to become uncontrollable.*Ak
While driving at 50 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. *Ak
There was a very strong gas odor in the cab of the vehicle. *Nlm
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
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...
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
Locks on the passenger's side will not unlock at all. *Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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.
Does not allow for enough oil flow in the engine lifters, causing engine failure . Manufactureris aware of defect, and has redesigned part . *Ak
NO SUMMARY
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
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
Oil smoke, valve or lifter noise, rattle when vehicle not in acceleration. *Ak
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.
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
Driving at approximatley 25-30mph rear wheel differential broke which could have caused an accident. *Ak
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.
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
Brake pads failed, falling onto pavement two times.
Mazda MPV: every year compared
All MPV years1992 Mazda MPV vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Mazda MPV | 61 | 1 | D | |
| 1992 Mazda Protege | 65 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda MX-3 | 47 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 929 | 36 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 626 | 19 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 323 | 15 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda B-2200 | 13 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda Navajo | 12 | 4 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 1992 Mazda MPV
Does the 1992 Mazda MPV have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1992 Mazda MPV: switch (October 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mazda MPV?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (18), brakes (13), transmission & drivetrain (13).
How many complaints has the 1992 Mazda MPV had?
61 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 13, 1994 and the latest on April 6, 2005. Of these, 8 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 13 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Mazda MPV a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Mazda MPV year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda MPV years have the most complaints?
2000 (149), 2002 (125), 2003 (114). See every Mazda MPV year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Mazda MPV has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data