Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the hey failed to turn in the ignition switch intermittently. The contact stated that the failure was getting progressively worst. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system) and the parts were not available for months and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 1998 Mazda MPV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags5
- Electrical3
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Steering2
Problems by type
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- Airbags5
- Electrical3
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Mazda MPV 69
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.
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources
- The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing
- Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote...
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission...
- This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâs floor mat to avoid...
- Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources
- The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing
- A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating
1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 |
What 1998 Mazda MPV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mpv. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch started to emit smoke and the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 55 MPH, the engine caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the ignition began to smoke. No fire report was filed. There was no visible flames. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
Bolt holding the driver side seat belt latch snapped in two and left the latch hanging free.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mazda mpv wagon. When attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard a loud noise. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that they could not duplicate the failure or provide a remedy. Several months later, while the vehicle was idling, smoke appeared from the steering column. The vehicle was completely destroyed by the flames. The contact is in the process of retrieving a report from the fire department. The cause of the failure has not been identified. The failure and current mileages were 113,000.
Traveling 65 MPH on interstate 275 north of tampa, florida at 10:30 p.m. On september 7, 2006 when the tread separated on a nearly new (6 week old) firestone tire. I nearly lost control of the vehicle, skidding sideways to the left and then to the right, almost over turning before being able to stop the vehicle. I also almost collided with another vehicle. The separating tread hit the left back wheel well, tearing out the wheel well cover, damaging the back bumper beyond repair and damaging the front of the wheel well cover and left back passenger side door. The florida highway patrol was called and a trooper kept his vehicle behind me with his emergency lights flashing while I changed the tire but he did not write a report. Repairs will have to be made.
(1) it was raining. I was on the highway traveling at highway speed at as the highway turned slightly. (2) when I turned the wheel there was a delay for the wheels to respond. Consequently, I lost control of the vehicle. After a few seconds the wheel turned, then I turned the wheel in the opposite direction and the same thing happened. This happened about 5 times. As I slowed down to below minimum highway speed, I finally gained control of the vehicle. (3) I am afraid to drive the vehicle & have done nothing so far except to call mazda, as I could have been killed.
Premature transmission failure. With only 66,000 highway miles, transmission starting slipping.vehicle has transmission cooler as part of factory towing package.
Cracked front windshield : a crack developed at the bottom center. No sign of an object hitting it. It is symmetrical, straight up approx. 2" an arc then straight across 6-8" then an arc and straight down. The crack is smooth and straight.
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Questions about the 1998 Mazda MPV
Is the 1998 Mazda MPV reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1998 Mazda MPV, fewer than a typical MPV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mazda MPV?
Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 Mazda MPV have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Mazda MPV get?
Official estimates for the 1998 Mazda MPV range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 20 highway.
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