1990 Mazda MPV power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1990 Mazda MPV — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. It then went across another back yard and crashed into the side of another garage. The police…”
filed Nov 27, 2003
“Three times since this I purchased this car the automatic transmission has failed and required a total replacement. On each occasion I have requested some information about what might be causing these failures. Each time I was told it was just normal wear and tear. I drive mostly on freeways and…”
filed Nov 1, 2000
“The automatic transmission failed, consumer would like to know if there is any similar complaint on this issue. *yd”
filed Jul 19, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other MPV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MPV | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 MPV | 8 | 11% |
| 2003 MPV | 35 | 31% |
| 2002 MPV | 66 | 53% |
| 2001 MPV | 10 | 14% |
| 2000 MPV | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 MPV | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 MPV | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 MPV | 2 | 11% |
| 1994 MPV | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 MPV | 17 | 33% |
| 1992 MPV | 15 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Mazda MPV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.