1998 Mazda MPV Problems, complaints & recalls

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the hey failed to turn in the ignition switch intermittently. The contact stated that the failure was getting progressively worst. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system) and the parts were not available for months and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mpv. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch started to emit smoke and the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 55 mph, the engine caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the ignition began to smoke. No fire report was filed. There was no visible flames. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Bolt holding the driver side seat belt latch snapped in two and left the latch hanging free. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mazda mpv wagon. When attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard a loud noise. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that they could not duplicate the failure or provide a remedy. Several months later, while the vehicle was idling, smoke appeared from the steering column. The vehicle was completely destroyed by the flames. The contact is in the process of retrieving a report from the fire department. The cause of the failure has not been identified. The failure and current mileages were 113,000.

Traveling 65 mph on interstate 275 north of tampa, florida at 10:30 p.M. On september 7, 2006 when the tread separated on a nearly new (6 week old) firestone tire. I nearly lost control of the vehicle, skidding sideways to the left and then to the right, almost over turning before being able to stop the vehicle. I also almost collided with another vehicle. The separating tread hit the left back wheel well, tearing out the wheel well cover, damaging the back bumper beyond repair and damaging the front of the...

(1) It was raining. I was on the highway traveling at highway speed at as the highway turned slightly. (2) When I turned the wheel there was a delay for the wheels to respond. Consequently, I lost control of the vehicle. After a few seconds the wheel turned, then I turned the wheel in the opposite direction and the same thing happened. This happened about 5 times. As I slowed down to below minimum highway speed, I finally gained control of the vehicle. (3) I am afraid to drive the vehicle & have done nothing so far except to call mazda, as I could have been killed.

Premature transmission failure. With only 66,000 highway miles, transmission starting slipping.Vehicle has transmission cooler as part of factory towing package.*Ak

Cracked front windshield : a crack developed at the bottom center. No sign of an object hitting it. It is symmetrical, straight up approx. 2" An arc then straight across 6-8" then an arc and straight down. The crack is smooth and straight. *Nlm

Engine check light stays illuminated while driving. Consumer has taken vehicle into dealer a few times for this problem, but they could not find anything wrong with vehicle.*Ak

We do not feel that we should have to replace the fowlerers when it is part of the engine. The vehicle is still under 50,000 mile and the inservice date is 5-29-1998. Its only 3 months after the factory warranty. Whick means it was problay bad at the time it was still under warranty. We had only had it 2 weeks before we heard tapping coming from the engine,. We took it to rose city motors and they told us it was bad fowlers and mazda said we should replace all fowlerers whick cost 1,500.00 Dollars. They are...

Consumer was driving about 40 mph when another vehicle cut in front of him. Consumer hit the other vehicle on the side. Neither airbag deployed in front end crash. No injuries. *Ak *jb

When van was involved in a crash, there was no deployment of air bags.

Rear anti-sway bar brackets snapped off (both) from rear axle housing - mazda service referred to auto body - determined by auto body they were not welded entire length of bracket (engineering/production oversight) - mazda consumer compliance has denied responsibility

With the tow package, the optional feature load lever which is used by an air pump failed, causing the rear suspension to drop and misalign. This may result in a loss of vehicle control. Also rear passenger seatbelt does not "recoil" properly. Please provide further information. *Ak

Abs brake problems. While at a complete stop, brake pedal went to floor, van started rolling forward and hit a commerical truck traveling about 50 mph. Van was totalled. Also, air bags failed to inflate. *Ak

When attempting to stop, brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance, causing a rear-end collision. No warning lights appeared on dashboard. Vehicle behind me noted rear brake lights on. Airbags did not deploy. *Ak

AIRBAG SENSOR FAILED ONE DAY AFTER PURCHASE. MJS