1994 Mazda MPV Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1994 Mazda MPV has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (13 reports).

1Recalls
36Owner complaints
12Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1994 Mazda MPV recalls

Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 15V674Oct 19, 20151,368,500 vehicles affected

Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and cause the switch to overheat.

Most common 1994 Mazda MPV problems

Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags13
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
Power Train3
Tires3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Exterior Lighting2
Suspension1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

2009-05-22, Tires
DEFECTIVE TIRES. STEEL BELTS SPLIT. TIRES READY TO EXPLODE. FUTURA 775 PURCHASED AT PEP BOYS 02/2005. LESS THAN 10,000 MILES DRIVEN ON 55,000 TIRE. SHOWED TIRES TO 4 DIFFERENT AUTO SHOPS AND ASKED IF THIS WAS A NORMAL THING OR IF IT WAS A DEFECTIVE TIRE? ALL 4 SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, INCLUDING THE PEOPLE IN THE PEP BOYS GARAGE. THE MANAGER OF THE STORE SAID IT WAS NOT A DEFECT AND WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRES, BUT OFFERED TO SELL ME A COUPLE OF NEW TIRES. *TR
2003-10-05, Air Bags
I HAD A MVA ON 9/20/03. A VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF ME AND I COLLIDED WITH THEIR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IN MY VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS DRIVING A MAZDA MPV 1994. MPV TOTALED. MPV FRONT END COLLAPSED. *JB
2003-03-04, Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A DEER. UPON IMPACT THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK *NLM
2002-10-09, Air Bags
THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK , AND IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR SCC
2002-05-08, Exterior Lighting
WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WE NOTICED FOR NO APPARENT REASON LIGHTS WOULD COME,TRANSMISSION WENT OUT BEFORE EXPECTED,EVEN WHEN REPLACED BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE.AFTER TALKING TO MANY PEOPLE,WE FOUND OUT THAT MPV VANS FOR SEVERAL YEARS HAVE THESE SAME TYPE PROBLEMS*AK

1994 Mazda MPV questions

Does the 1994 Mazda MPV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1994 Mazda MPV: Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mazda MPV?

Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.

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