1990 Mazda Mpv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1990 Mazda Mpv, and owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1990 Mazda Mpv
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (electrical system)
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.
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…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating…
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Shoes/linings (service brakes)
The rear brake linings can change over time. As the brakes wear, the coefficient of friction can increase, producing inconsistent rear brake performance and premature activation of the ABS system.
Remedy: Replace the rear brake assemblies with assemblies whose friction characteristics do not change. This will reduce the risk of premature ABS system activation.
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Mazda Mpv have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 134,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 mazda mpv. The contact stated while driving, he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There was no police report filed. There were no injuries sustaine”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2016 · Air bags
“Vehicle was idling in driveway while i was checking transmission fluid level. Suddenly, it drove away in reverse, crossed the street and went down another driveway crashing into the corner of a garage”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 27, 2003 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Mazda MPV (MPV 4x4). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–18 / 18–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.6/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mazda Mpv model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda Mpv model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 22 |
| 1990 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 47 |
| 1991 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 66 |
| 1992 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 61 |
| 1993 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 51 |
| 1994 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 36 |
| 1995 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 19 |
| 1996 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 18 |
| 1997 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 22 |
| 1998 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 19 |
| 1999 Mazda Mpv | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 149 |
| 2001 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 70 |
| 2002 Mazda Mpv | 4 | 124 |
| 2003 Mazda Mpv | 4 | 113 |
| 2004 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 71 |
| 2005 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 36 |
| 2006 Mazda Mpv | 2 | 12 |
Checking a specific 1990 Mazda Mpv
How do I know if my 1990 Mazda Mpv has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1990 Mazda Mpv; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V674000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
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- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.