1993 Mazda MPV engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Mazda MPV — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jan 20, 2003
“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”
filed Apr 11, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other MPV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MPV | 6 | 17% |
| 2004 MPV | 23 | 32% |
| 2003 MPV | 23 | 20% |
| 2002 MPV | 23 | 19% |
| 2001 MPV | 15 | 21% |
| 2000 MPV | 24 | 16% |
| 1998 MPV | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 MPV | 5 | 23% |
| 1995 MPV | 6 | 32% |
| 1994 MPV | 10 | 28% |
| 1992 MPV | 20 | 33% |
| 1991 MPV | 16 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.