Excessive front brake replacement, loss of braking ability almost hit two people, does not stop right away when brakes are pressed. Tge vehicle started to roll on its own and hit my neighbors property after veing parked for days.these are major safety issues that need to be looked at. I can not afford a different vehicle right now so I'm stuck. I'm afraid everyday I drive the vehicle that my kids and I will crash due to these serious issues. I took vehicle to mechanic multiple times and they can not figure out what the problem is either. As I'm reading I see it very well may be a manufacturing defect which then becomes a liability to the manufacturer if we are harmed due to these braking issues.
Mazda MPV brake failure problems
15 of the 914 owner complaints about the Mazda MPV describe brake failure, most of them for the 1991 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 1991
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20041
- 20011
- 20002
- 19981
- 19942
- 19931
- 19923
- 19914
Often reported together
What owners say
Vehicle: 2000 mazda mpv lx VIN: [xxx] mileage at incident: 24,816 I am the original owner of this vehicle, purchased in august, 1999 my wife was backing the van out of our garage, and when she placed he foot on the brake pedal to slow her backing, a snapping noise occurred and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Complete loss of braking ability. Luckily no crash or injuries involved. I had the vehicle repaired at a local monroe muffler brake shop (cost $343). The master cylinder had failed... Completely. Again, complete failure of the hydraulic braking system. *nm updated 07/16/2012
Transport canada has issued tc recall #: 2004376 for a safety-related defect. My wife andi were involved in three separate incidents involving an unexpected increase in stopping distances, nearly resulting in crashes! In sub-zero temperatures, (minus 25 degrees farenheit), I attempted to stop while approaching a line of vehicles stopped at a toll booth. My vehicle began slowing when I applied the brakes, but at an unexpectedly reduced and inadequate rate. My vehicle finally stopped virtually one inch from the stopped vehicle ahead of me at the toll booth! I relayed this experience to my wife. She then reported to me that on at least two occassions, she had similar vehicle stopping problems while driving locally. She clearly remembers exclaiming to my daughter (a passanger) at the time of one of those incidents: "we have no brakes!" both my wife and I are very experienced in driving in "winter conditions," and believe the vehicle's behavior was markedly different from reduced stopping distances caused by poor winter road conditions. Since the aforementioned problems mimicked partial 'brake failure,' I had a local garage check the brake system for any problems. Also, while at the mazda dealership in so. Burlington, vt on feb. 11, 2005, I explained the stopping problem, and requested an examination of the vehicle. Both noted that the brakes seemed to be working properly. Since we: 1) operate same vehicle/ model/ and engine ; 2) recurringly experience the identical driving conditions listed in the recall; and 3) have experienced several near-accidents, I request that your office take action so that mandatory repairs of this aparent defect (a safety hazard in canada!) be implemented before winter set in again! Mazda national customer assistance, at 1‑800‑222‑5500, on june 7, 2005 responded that there is no us recall for this issue; the recall applies only to canadian vehicles.
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. A loud knocking noise was heard from the front. Consumer was able to slow down, and pulled over. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that transmission blew out due to a worn shaft solenoid.
Approaching intersection went to slow down/stop vehicle. Brakes failed, upon pressing on brake there was nothing but air. Pedal to the floor. Car skreeched a few times. Ended up going through red light causing accident & injury.
While driving 5-10 MPH applied brakes, pedal felt soft, brakes failed. Right front brake pad had fallen out. This happened again on 28 apr 2001.
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.
When attempting to stop, brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance, causing a rear-end collision. No warning lights appeared on dashboard. Vehicle behind me noted rear brake lights on. Airbags did not deploy.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle in a panic situation.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." due to inappropriate brake pipe layout, these vehicles do not meet the brake stopping distance with partial failure requirements of the standard.
- Risk
- If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began january 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option #4.
Recall number 01V382000 · 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
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Which Mazda MPV years have brake failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1991 (4 complaints), 1992 (3 complaints) and 1994 (2 complaints).
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