- 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
1993 Mazda MPV Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 1993 Mazda MPV with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (17) and the engine & cooling (13). Those complaints describe 7 crashes, 3 fires and 2 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the switch. For comparison, the 1992 has 61 and the 1994 has 39.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MPV year, for its age
#76 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1993 Mazda MPV problems
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1993 Mazda MPV recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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51 complaints about the 1993 Mazda MPV
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
The headlight turned on although the switch was turned off and drained the battery. *Jb *nlm
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.
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
Transmission died w/o warning. Loud whinning noise. No movement in drive or reverse. *Ak
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
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
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 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
Transmission failed without any prior warning of trouble.
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.
NO SUMMARY
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
While driving the transmission died, causing the vehicle to lose power. The manufacturer has been notified. *Ak
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.
Cooling system keeps failing, timing belt keeps failing. Vehicle not reliable...Would never buy one again. *Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
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
Engine makes a terrible knocking noise. Sounds like a bad lifter. I was told it was just that engine.
My main concern is the failure of automatic transmission. We want the" recall". We don't want anybody getting hurt. This mini-van has just a liitle bit over 50,000 miles. We couldn't believe all the failures happened in the same time. Thank you for your help.
Fuel tank gets to 1/4 tank fuel and the engine begins to loose power and surge like it is running out of gas, the vehicle looses power at high speeds and at low speeds, it lounges forward and will occasionally sputter.
Mazda MPV: every year compared
All MPV years1993 Mazda MPV vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Mazda MPV | 51 | 1 | C | |
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 127 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 84 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda MX-3 | 57 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda MX-6 | 54 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda Protege | 51 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda Navajo | 25 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda 929 | 19 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda B-2200 | 12 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1993 Mazda MPV
Does the 1993 Mazda MPV have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1993 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 1993 Mazda MPV?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (17), engine & cooling (13), electrical system (7).
How many complaints has the 1993 Mazda MPV had?
51 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 9, 1995 and the latest on June 8, 2022. Of these, 7 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1993 Mazda MPV a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1993 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