1997 Mazda MPV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MPV years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mazda MPV. That ranks 7th out of 12 MPV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints, 36%), typically at around 93,395 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 8 | 36% | 93,395 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 23% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 9% | 93,395 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 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 1997 mazda mpv. While the vehicle was parked at a car wash, smoke fumes appeared from the hood of the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000…
I have a set of american prospector suv radial tires on my 1997 mazda mpv that have had sudden blowouts. So far 2 tires have blown in the past month, and at the time i was just driving down a paved street. These tires have not been off road, i check the inflation once a month, so i can see no…
I AM FILING A COMPLAINT IN REGARD TO MY VEHICLE'S EQUIPMENT THAT FAILED AND WAS FAULTY IN A RECENT AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LANE WHEN A VEHICLE QUICKLY ENTERED ACROSS MY PATH TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. I HAD NO TIME TO BRAKE, SO THE OTHER CAR IS WHAT…
Driving uphill on i-70 at the speed limit (55) the car lost all power, the driver steered to the shoulder. The engine compartment began smoking. By the time the fire department arrived the mazda mpv ('97) was consumed in fire. *nm
After refilling the vehicle consumer smelled fumes inside the car. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*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 | 22 | 1 |
| 1996 MPV | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 MPV | 19 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mazda MPV?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mazda MPV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.