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. *Ak
Engine & cooling
1995 Mazda MPV Engine problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1995 Mazda MPV's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 25% of all its complaints, most recently on January 5, 2004. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Cylinder head cracked and leaked coolant internally into engine cylinders while operating under normal conditions
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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...
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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. *Ak
WATER PUMP FAILED.
ENGINE MAKING TAPPING NOISE.
Mazda MPV engine complaints by year
MPV engine problems, every yearSource: 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