1993 Mazda Mpv problems
The Mazda MPV (Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle) is a minivan manufactured by Mazda. Introduced in 1988 as a rear-wheel-drive model with optional selectable four-wheel drive, this was replaced in 1999 with a front-wheel-drive version with optional all-wheel-drive in some markets. Over one million MPV models have been produced since its introduction.
First generation (LV; 1988)
The MPV was designed from the ground-up as a minivan specifically for the American market, and was introduced in 1988 for the 1989 model year. It was based on the large rear-wheel-drive Mazda Luce's platform. The platform allowed such options as a V6 engine, and optional four-wheel drive. However this large platform created some liabilities in other markets. When it was introduced in Japan in January 1990, its engine displacement and exterior dimensions exceeded Japanese government regulations for vehicles classified as "compact", and as a result, Japanese buyers were liable for additional annual taxes. It was available at Mazda's Japanese luxury dealership network Ɛ̃fini starting in 1991.
Its selectable 4WD system is not to be confused with all road conditions "all-wheel-drive" systems; the MPV can be switched into locked 4WD with a switch mounted on the column gear selector. A dash mounted switch controlled the center differential, creating a locked power distributions on the front and rear axles. The 4WD is not for use on dry roads, but can be engaged and disengaged while moving. Its efficient use of interior space while offering a relatively small exterior drew from Mazda's experience with space efficient one-box minivans, like the Mazda Bongo.
Unlike other minivans, the MPV's parking brake was directly on the floor beside the driver's seat and operated by the hand, when most other minivans had the parking brake in the driver footwell area and operated by the left foot. Like the later Honda Odyssey introduced in North America in early 1995, it featured traditional hinged doors instead of sliding rear doors, though the original MPV only had a single rear door. This was also the only Mazda MPV generation sold in North America with a manual transmission, offered in the '89 through '91 model years. The middle row was available as a 3-person bench, allowing seating for eight, when most minivans only seated seven. Because of the MPV's optional 4WD, the Mazda Navajo version of the Ford Explorer (sold from 1990 to 1994) was only offered as a two-door, so as to minimize internal competition.
The van was named to Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1990 and 1991 and featured as one of their "vehicles for the coming (fuel) crisis". Initial sales were strong as well, but rapidly fell off once other makers introduced all-wheel drive and V6 engines. In the years to come, Toyota's 1991 Previa, Nissan's 1993 Quest, and Honda's 1995 Odyssey had entered the market and began diluting Mazda's market share. Sales weren't helped when the MPV received one star out of four in the Australian Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash tests and a "Marginal" rating in the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests for damage to the occupant compartment, tire intrusion into the driver footwell area, poor dummy kinematics, and possibility of injuries to both legs.
In 1992 for the 1993 model year, a new Mazda emblem and a remote keyless entry system were introduced. A standard driver's airbag was later introduced in early 1993.
The van was facelifted in 1995 for the 1996 model year, adding driver's side rear door, passenger side airbag, and extending the nose for improved crash protection. While the four-cylinder engine was retired for the American and Canadian markets, it was replaced with a similar but somewhat smaller 2.5 L unit for the rest of the world. A mild refresh was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year with "all-sport" body cladding and wheel arches, and polished alloy wheels. Mazda discontinued the original MPV after the 1998 model year for North America, and after the 1999 model year for the rest of the world.
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Common 1993 Mazda Mpv problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1993 Mazda MPV, several common problems have been identified:
- Leaks: The 1993 Mazda MPV is notorious for leaks, which can lead to various issues such as water ingress, oil leaks, or coolant leaks. Leaks can cause damage to components and systems within the vehicle, impacting its performance and reliability.
- Transmission Issues: Owners have reported transmission problems with the 1993 Mazda MPV. Transmission issues can manifest as rough shifting, slipping gears, or complete transmission failure, affecting the vehicle's drivability and safety.
- Power Issues: The car has been noted to experience power-related problems. These issues can include loss of power, engine misfires, or lack of acceleration, impacting the overall performance and efficiency of the vehicle.
- Uncomfortable Interior: Many owners find the interior of the 1993 Mazda MPV uncomfortable. Complaints include stiff seating, lack of legroom, uncomfortable seats, and a design that lacks ergonomic considerations, leading to discomfort during drives.
- Design and Aesthetics: Some owners have criticized the design and aesthetics of the 1993 Mazda MPV. Complaints range from the exterior appearance resembling a "shoe box" to the interior feeling outdated and lacking in style. Additionally, issues with paint fading and deteriorating have been noted.
- Rust: Mazda vehicles from this era, including the 1993 MPV, are prone to rust problems. Rust can affect the structural integrity of the vehicle, leading to safety concerns and costly repairs to address the corrosion.
- Maintenance Neglect: Neglecting regular maintenance, such as timing belt service intervals, can result in various issues with the 1993 Mazda MPV. Failure to adhere to maintenance schedules can lead to engine problems, reduced performance, and increased likelihood of component failures.
These common problems reported by owners of the 1993 Mazda MPV highlight various issues that can impact the vehicle's reliability, performance, and overall driving experience. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to any emerging issues can help mitigate these problems and ensure the longevity of the vehicle.
1993 Mazda Mpv car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Mpv problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Mazda Mpv vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Mazda Mpv
The NHTSA has received 55 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Mazda Mpv. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Mazda Mpv vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-08
- VIN: JM3LV5226P0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1993 MAZDA MVP. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO A SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID NOT PROPERLY COMPLETE SAFETY RECALL 15V-674. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REBUILT THE IGNITION SWITCH INSTEAD OF REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ONE. THE DEALER CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RADIO, STARTER, ALTERNATOR, BATTERY AND IGNITION. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BE REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-06
- VIN: JM3LV5234P0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL 8715J IGNITION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. I CALLED THE NUMBER GIVEN (800-222-5500 OPTION #6) AND SPOKE WITH BRIANNA ON JAN. 6, 2016 AT 11:30 A.M. I EXPLAINED THAT MY CAR IS OLD (1993) AND HAS SOME PROBLEMS. I AM IN POOR CONDITION, AS WELL. MY CLOSEST MAZDA DEALER IS OVER 80 MILES AWAY OVER THE MOUNTAINS. MY CAR CANNOT MAKE IT THERE FOR SERVICE. SHE TOLD ME SHOULD WOULD TRY TO ARRANGE TOWING AND WOULD EMAIL ME A REFERENCE NUMBER. AS OF FEBRUARY 12, 2016, I HAVE STILL RECEIVED NOTHING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM3LV5229P0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED IN JANUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM3LV522XP0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I COULD NOT RECOGNIZE ANY PRIOR SYMPTOMS OTHER THAN POSSIBLY RELATING TO AN ENGINE KNOCK WHEN THE WIRE GETS VERY HOT BEFORE IGNITION SWITCH SOCKET HAS REPEATEDLY MELTED SINCE THAN. I HAVE TORN OPEN AND INSPECTED EACH INDIVIDUAL WIRE IN THE MAIN HARNESS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE ENTIRE DASH AND EVEN WENT AS FAR AS SEPARATING THE FUSE BLOCK FOR A POSSIBLE SHORT THERE. I HAVE PUT IT IN SHOPS AND NO ONE HAS FOUND ANYTHING WRONG TO CAUSE IT. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-23
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL, ROLLOVER AND CAME TO REST IN THE RIGHT LANE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MR *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-05
- VIN: JM3LV5230P0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE HEADLIGHT TURNED ON ALTHOUGH THE SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. *JB *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-03
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAVE GONE THROUGH TWO TRANSMISSIONS WITH MY MAZDA MPV. THE SECOND FAILURE I WAS TOLD THERE IS A SOFT DEFECT WITH THE MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS. I HAVE A 1993 MAZDA MPV.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: PLEASE PROV
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH A DEER. THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER ALSO ADVISED THAT THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED VERY SUDDENLY AND THERE WAS NOT TIME TO EVEN APPLY BRAKES. AS WELL, THERE IS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. MR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-11-25
- VIN: JM3LV5224P0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION DIED W/O WARNING. LOUD WHINNING NOISE. NO MOVEMENT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-01
- Fire: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THEN STOPPED TO FILL UP WITH GAS. BUT SOON AS HE PUT PUMP INTO FUEL TANK AND TURNED IT ON IT IGNITED. *AK *SLC
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-23
- VIN: JM3LV5228P0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS DIFFICULTIES DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.HOLD LIGHT FLASHES,VAN WONT SHIFT,TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE IN 2 YRS.,CUTTING OUT WHEN DRIVING,REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF THESE DEFECTS FOR SAFETY . *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-10-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM3LV5228P0
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: IN 1998 I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY REAR, RIGHT TIRE CAME APART CAUSING ME TO CRASH AGAINS A CONCRETE DIVIDER ON I-95 IN BOCA RATON. TIRES HAD BEEN SERVICES NOT MORE THAT A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TIRES WHICH I CAN SUBMIT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-31
- VIN: JM3LV5227P0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE MAKES A TERRIBLE KNOCKING NOISE (TAPPING NOISE). I WAS TOLD THAT LIFTERS ARE NOT GETTING LUBRICATED. ADVISED TO USE THINNER OIL ON NEXT OIL CHANGE. THINNER OIL DID NOT HELP. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-02
- VIN: JM3LV5226P0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING OF TROUBLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-06
- VIN: JM3LV5222P0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ENGINE TAPPING AT START UP, GETS LOUDER AND MORE FREQUENT UPON ACCELERATION. DEALER SAID HE HAS SEEN THEM DO THIS FROM 50,000 MILES TO 200,000 MILES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM3LV5230P0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: NO SUMMARY
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-13
- VIN: JM3LV5223P0
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: WHEN PUTTING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THERE ARE GAS FUMES COMING FROM THE VENTS AND GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE, CAUSING HEADACHES, VOMITING AND NAUSEA.. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM3LE5223P0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION DIED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-24
- VIN: JM3LV5231P0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM GROCERY SHOPPING WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE. CAR WAS LOSING POWER SO SHE PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR COULD NO LONGER MOVE. HAD TO TOW. A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR FACILITY REBUILT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-02
- VIN: JM3LV5228PO
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: COOLING SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING, TIMING BELT KEEPS FAILING. VEHICLE NOT RELIABLE...WOULD NEVER BUY ONE AGAIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-05
- VIN: JM3LV5223P0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-27
- VIN: JM3LV5223P0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE MAKES A TERRIBLE KNOCKING NOISE. SOUNDS LIKE A BAD LIFTER. I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THAT ENGINE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY POWER STEERING WAS LOST BECAUSE THE PULLEY IDLE FELL OFF. THE DRIVER LOST STEERING CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED THE PULLEY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-10
- VIN: JM3LV5226P0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE WANT THE" RECALL". WE DON'T WANT ANYBODY GETTING HURT. THIS MINI-VAN HAS JUST A LIITLE BIT OVER 50,000 MILES. WE COULDN'T BELIEVE ALL THE FAILURES HAPPENED IN THE SAME TIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-01
- VIN: JM3LV5223PO
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL TANK GETS TO 1/4 TANK FUEL AND THE ENGINE BEGINS TO LOOSE POWER AND SURGE LIKE IT IS RUNNING OUT OF GAS, THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER AT HIGH SPEEDS AND AT LOW SPEEDS, IT LOUNGES FORWARD AND WILL OCCASIONALLY SPUTTER.
1993 Mazda Mpv recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1993 Mazda Mpv.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- 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.
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