1995 Mazda MPV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MPV years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mazda MPV. That ranks 8th out of 12 MPV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 32%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mazda MPV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 32% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 21% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mazda MPV recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda mpv. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The failure…
While braking at 25 mph brake pedal went to floor, causing a collision. The vehciel was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
While driving 55 mph smoke was coming from inside of the vents. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulders. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that the engine valve cover needed to be replaced. *ak
Consumer states while driving 70 mph the head lights went out. Mr
Left rear wheel bearing failed. This is a non-serviceable part. No accident occurred.*ak
Other Mazda MPV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 MPV | 12 | 2 |
| 2005 MPV | 36 | 3 |
| 2004 MPV | 71 | 5 |
| 2003 MPV | 113 | 4 |
| 2002 MPV | 124 | 4 |
| 2001 MPV | 70 | 3 |
| 2000 MPV | 149 | 5 |
| 1999 MPV | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 MPV | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 MPV | 22 | 1 |
| 1996 MPV | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 | 19 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda MPV?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mazda MPV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mazda MPV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MPV model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.