1998 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 1998 Mazda MPV. That ranks 8th out of 12 MPV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 5 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 300,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 154,162 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 107,845 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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 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 nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system) and the…
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 nhtsa campaign number…
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…
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…
Bolt holding the driver side seat belt latch snapped in two and left the latch hanging free. *tr
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 | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 MPV | 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 1998 Mazda MPV?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mazda MPV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.