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.
The worst 1991 Mazda MPV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission16
- Brakes15
- Engine15
- Seat belts6
- Fuel system4
- Electrical3
- Body2
- Locks2
- Steering2
- Airbags1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Mazda MPV
Recalls 3
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- 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 number for this recall is 8715J.
Recall number 15V674000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- 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 properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103005 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Inconsistent braking and premature activation of the abssystem can cause sudden stops or increased braking distances, and result inincreased risk of vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the rear brake assemblies with assemblies whose friction characteristics do not change. This will reduce the risk of premature ABS system activation.
Recall number 92V027000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1991 Mazda MPV
Defect investigations
Fuel liquid-vapor separator
Evaporative emissions control system liquid-vapor separator may fail at nipple for fuel tank hose connection resulting in fuel leakage in the area behind the right rear trim panel.
EA96031
Fuel liquid-vapor separator failure
Rators areevaporative emissions control system liquid-vapor separators are allegedly failing and leaking fuel liquid/vapor.
PE96055
Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95005
Inconsist.brk performance
There is no summary currently available
EA92008
Inconsistent brake perform
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PE91134
Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
PE91088
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Mazda MPV 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a...
- Battery test procedure requirements. tt
- Speedometer replacement procedure. tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start, rough idle and / or lack of power after a 60,000 mile timing belt...
- Subject regarding 60,000 mile service, inspection and / or replacement of the tensioner pulley. tt
- Information regarding seat belt extenders. yc
- Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. yc
1991 Mazda MPV fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4‑cyl | RWD | 16-18 | 22-23 | 18-20 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 18 | 15-16 |
What 1991 Mazda MPV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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 ever buying another mazda ever. I would like to see these safety issues resolved.
Paint started to chip away. Transmission was replaced for the second time.
While driving, consumer had to stop suddenly and applied brake pedal abruptly. The anti-lock brake system failed and consumer collided with another vehicle. The brakes locked up. Ts
Consumer states the right rear audio speaker caught fire while driving.
At the time I had this component failure, I did not know what the problem was. I took this vehicle to an authorized mazda dealer who proceeded to take a full 10 minutes to look at this vehicle and tell me there was not a problem with it. I previously filed a complaint and to my knowledge did not receive any feedback. During the time I had this failed component on my fuel system, I developed a chronic asthma condition. Another dealer finally found a crack in the fuel vapor separator one year later when I took this vehicle back for another inspection. It took 4 months after the second mazda dealer found the crack for me to obtain a replacement part for the failed component. The dealer never informed me it was unsafe to continue driving this car reeking of fuel odors. I would like an investigation to be conducted on a formal level. I believe mazda failed to inform their customers of dangers associated with driving a car that may have fuel vapors leaking into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. I believe the authoirzed dealer failed to warn of the potential dangers of fuel odors in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. It seems by reading the recall letters issued in april 1998 and jan 1999 that the first letter reflected an attitude of nonchalance, and mazda implied that there was really no cause for concern, or true belief that this recall should be taken seriously. Though I did take it seriously and had my car inspected for the failed component, the authorized mazda dealer did not seem concerned that I, a consumer in good faith, was placed in harms way. Along with my children. Please respond to my request and advise if I need to channel or redirect my efforts to have this investigation request somewhere else. Sincerely, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While traveling and when depressing brakes there was extended stopping distance which caused vehicle to run into another vehicle. *ak the consumer was traveling 45 MPH at the time the brake failed.
Consumer has been experiencing an ongoing problem with an oil leak that is causing smoke and a horrible smell, vehicle has been taken to a dealer 5 times and the problem has not been remedied, valve cover gaskets were replaced several times, rear cap seals replaced, and o rings were replaced.
Automatic transmission, which had a transmission cooler, failed prematurely at 64,000 miles.
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Questions about the 1991 Mazda MPV
Is the 1991 Mazda MPV reliable?
Owners have filed 65 complaints about the 1991 Mazda MPV, close to a typical MPV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mazda MPV?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 16 complaints. Next is brakes (15).
How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda MPV have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Mazda MPV have bad transmission?
The Mazda MPV model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (66 complaints), 2003 (35 complaints) and 1993 (17 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Mazda MPV get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Mazda MPV range from 15 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.6L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 16-18 city and 22-23 highway.
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