Total Complaints
21 filings
MAZDA MPV · model year
1995 MAZDA MPV
21 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995MAZDAMPV carries 21 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 MPV is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads (2) and engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 21 investigation files overlapping the 1995 MPV, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
21
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20160104ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Mileage: 160,000
20041108CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE BRAKING AT 25 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSING A COLLISION. THE VEHCIEL WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 105,000
20040105ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SMOKE WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VENTS. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE VALVE COVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
20021022EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT. MR
20020116SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED. THIS IS A NON-SERVICEABLE PART. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK
20011106TIRES:SIDEWALL
SIDEWALL DEVELOPES BUBBLES AFTER APPROX; 8,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING.TIRES PURCHASED AT SEARS LAST YEAR. SET OF 4 REPLACED 2 WITH SAME PROBLEM. VISIBLE BUBBLE ON OUTER SIDE WALL. SEARS COMMENT: SIDE WALL IMPACT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: HNT2 KEPV TIRESIZE: P215/65R15)
20000906FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FROM A STOP, UPON DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL THERE IS NO FUEL GETTING THRU. OCCURS MONTHLY. BEEN TO SHOP TWICE AND THEY CAN'T FIND PROBLEM.
20000906ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT INTERNALLY INTO ENGINE CYLINDERS WHILE OPERATING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
20000623UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
20000622EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN ON BY THEMSELVES OVERNIGHT OR BY DAYLIGHT. TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.*AK
20000606POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TRYING TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND STARTED UP AGAIN, AND IT WORKED FINE ONLY ONE TIME. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
19990805ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NO SUMMARY
19990322ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I HAVE REPEATEDLY REPORTED THE LOUD TICKING NOISE WHICH THE LIFTERS MAKE ONLY WITH A COLD ENGINE, HOWEVER THE DEALER IS PATRONIZING, AND THE LAST CALL TO SCHEDULE A REPLACEMENT WAS MET WITH AN ABSOLUTE REFUSAL TO TO DO ANYTHING. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES HE REPLACED THE LIFTERS THE NOISE WOULD EVENTUALLY REOCCUR. I HAVE THEREFORE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE WHICH SHOULD BE CORRECTED, BUT EVEN MAZDA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. I AM DEALING WITH THE DELAER IN PALMETTO, FLORIDA WHICH IS NOT THE DEALER FROM WHOM I PURCHASED THE CAR. I FEEL THAT THE RICK CASE WOULD CORRECT THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER THIS NOT BEING THE ORIGINAL DEALER , COULD CARE LESS. MY MECHANIC QUOTED ME THE PRICE TO REPLACE THESE LIFTERS WHICH RAN $800.00. I AM APPALLED, AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A RECALL ITEM. THANKS. *AK
19980424ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP FAILED.
19980323ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE MAKING TAPPING NOISE.
19970702SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS: INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKES WILL MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER GAVE A NOTICE THAT HAD COME FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PADS WEARING AND FOR THEM TO GET NEW BRAKE SHOES, BUT THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THEM. *AK
19960923SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED/ BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED/DEGLAZED REAR SHOES AND DRUMS.
19960923SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED/ BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED/DEGLAZED REAR SHOES AND DRUMS.
19960923SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED/ BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED/DEGLAZED REAR SHOES AND DRUMS.
19960607CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, DRIVING AT SPEED OF 45MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, PEDAL WENT FLOOR, COMPLETE LOST OF EFFECTIVENESS. *AK
Compare 1995MAZDAMPV to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
RQ26002Recall QueryOpen
Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy
PE19006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment
PE18006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Front Subframe Corrosion
PE15022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Lower ball joint separation
PE14005Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Brake Booster Failure
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 MAZDA MPV have?▼
The 1995 MAZDA MPV has 21 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 MAZDA MPV?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 MAZDA MPV is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Is the 1995 MAZDA MPV safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.