CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Mazda MPV has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (8 reports).
1989 Mazda MPV recalls
Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and cause the switch to overheat.
Most common 1989 Mazda MPV problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FUEL TANK HAD CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND CONSUMER CAN STRONGLY SMELL GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON WET ROADS AND ON A TURN VEHICLE SLID AND FILPPED OVER AND RAN INTO A TREE. BUT, SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD IN PLACE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALERSHIP.*AK
DEALERSHIPS HAVE PROVIDED NO SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN SUMMARY.
2 POINT SEAT BELT FOR MIDDLE SEAT FAILED AFTER FACTORY REPLACEMENT. YH
ENGINE STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WHEN THE ENGINE IS ON LEAN PART OF RICH LEAN CYCLE AND MAY CUT OFF UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED AND PRESSED AGAIN.
1989 Mazda MPV questions
Does the 1989 Mazda MPV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1989 Mazda MPV: Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mazda MPV?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Mazda MPV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.