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.
1993 Mazda MPV transmission problems
17 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission10
- Manual transmission4
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mazda MPV transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mazda MPV transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Mazda MPV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission died w/o warning. Loud whinning noise. No movement in drive or reverse.
We have had numerous difficulties diagnosing the problems with this vehicle.hold light flashes,van wont shift,transmission replaced twice in 2 yrs.,cutting out when driving,requesting investigation of these defects for safety .
Transmission failed without any prior warning of trouble.
While driving the transmission died, causing the vehicle to lose power. The manufacturer has been notified.
Wife was driving home from grocery shopping when she heard a noise. Car was losing power so she pulled off to the side of the road. Car could no longer move. Had to tow. A major transmission repair facility rebuilt the entire transmission.
My main concern is the failure of automatic transmission. We want the" recall". We don't want anybody getting hurt. This mini-van has just a liitle bit over 50,000 miles. We couldn't believe all the failures happened in the same time. Thank you for your help.
Transmission failed five times during the past five years.
Rocker and lifter replace twice, transmission replaced, failed without warning, cylinder head problems which has resulted in the engine burning excessive oil.
Gear shift indicator not lining up, rocker and lifter problem replace two times. Transmission gave out with no indication. Squeaky steering wheel, engine noisy, now cylinder head troblem.
Questions about the 1993 Mazda MPV transmission
Does the 1993 Mazda MPV have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the transmission of the 1993 Mazda MPV, 33% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Mazda MPV transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Mazda MPV transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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).
Other 1993 Mazda MPV problems
Engine 13Electrical 7Airbags 5Brakes 5Fuel system 2Steering 2Suspension 2Tires 2Acceleration 1Seat belts 1
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