1991 Mazda MPV problems & reliability
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Mazda MPV, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
5 complaints report injuries (6 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 16 | 24% |
| Power Train → | 16 | 24% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 15 | 23% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 9% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 6% |
| Unknown OR Other | 4 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The front wheel skidded and the front brake locked up while driving on light snow covered highway. It caused the steering wheel to become immobilized. The driver was unable to maneuver the car and it overturned. *tr”
Steering · filed Oct 5, 2008
“Paint is chipping and fading all over the van especially on the back and the roof. I saw lots of models on the road with the same paint problem. *jb”
Unknown OR Other · filed Aug 7, 2006
“The seat belts on my 1991 mazda mpv are simply falling apart. The fuel vapor separator does an inadequate job of keeping gasoline fumes out of the vehicle. There have been recalls on both of these items. When I took it in to the local dealer they only performed an inspection. Both issues remain unresolved. Besides not…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed May 12, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR
Engineering Analysis EA96031 · opened Dec 20, 1996 · closed Mar 31, 1998
- FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE96055 · opened Sep 13, 1996 · closed Dec 20, 1996
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA95005 · opened Mar 10, 1995 · closed Aug 1, 1995 · led to recall 95V103005
- INCONSIST.BRK PERFORMANCE
Engineering Analysis EA92008 · opened Feb 3, 1992 · closed Mar 16, 1992 · led to recall 92V027000
- INCONSISTENT BRAKE PERFORM
Preliminary Evaluation PE91134 · opened Oct 1, 1991 · closed Feb 3, 1992
- THROTTLE STICKING
Preliminary Evaluation PE91088 · opened Jun 18, 1991 · closed Oct 21, 1991
Technical service bulletins
24 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Mazda MPV. The 10 most recent:
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's…
09-009-19-3566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2019
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's…
09-034-18-3430a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 10, 2018
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's…
09-034-18-3430 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2018
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s…
09-035-17-3080 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2017
Speedometer replacement procedure
0900716 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 17, 2016
In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note: mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new…
09-034-14-2956 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 15, 2014
Battery test procedure requirements. *tt
0102504 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2004
Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt
0902604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2004
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start, rough idle and / or lack of power after a 60,000 mile timing belt replacement interval. *tt
00100R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2000
Subject regarding 60,000 mile service, inspection and / or replacement of the tensioner pulley. *tt
00200 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 23, 2000
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1991 Mazda MPV has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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