1996 Mazda MPV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MPV years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mazda MPV. That ranks 10th out of 12 MPV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 11% | 122,795 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 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.
On june 29,2005 my 5 month old son and i were traveling in our 96' mazda mpv north on 291 highway (i was meeting my husband) when my car began to shake. We were traveling approx. 65 mph. As i was getting ready to get over the van jerked hard to the right causing us to veer through both lanes of…
Owner of 1996 mazda mpv, while traveling to ammusement park requiring long lines for parking vehicle got hot. When motor was turned off radiator pressure increased, this pressure while being released safely to the overflow bottle through the connecting hose the overflow bottle was unable to release…
While traveling 40mph in 4 wheel drive unit locked up. Dirver and 5 passengers were present. Vehicle started to skid and came to a stop. Driver attempted several times to unlock unit, and succeeded in putting vehicle back into 2 wheel drive. No accident or injuries occurred. *ak
Incident occurred on the evening of sat. October 14th, 2000 wherein my girlfriend (who is 9 months pregnant) and myself were traveling northbound on i-93 in boston, ma. I heard a loud crash-type sound and my vehicle began to swerve uncontrollably to the right. My vehicle then produced a loud thud…
Rust caused complete replacement of exhaust sytem after 22,400 miles (3 years). Both dealership where purchased and cole muffler (specialist) state that muffler and exhaust pipes should not rust or deteriorate in this time frame. After muffler separated from exhaust pipe, it remained attached to…
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 | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 MPV | 19 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda MPV?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mazda MPV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.