Model year record

1992 Mazda MPV

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 95 owner complaints on file.

Mazda MPV, 1989–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1989–1998 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V674000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
1,368,500
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-19
Owners notified
2015-12-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission13—
Engine and engine cooling: engine9—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Tires2—
Unknown or other2—
Air bags1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1142,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Suspension: front1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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