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1995 Mazda MPV problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 1995 Mazda MPV — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

21

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other MPV years?

MPV NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted184 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 27 complaints1990: 55 complaints1991: 81 complaints1992: 95 complaints1993: 65 complaints1994: 41 complaints1995: 21 complaints1996: 21 complaints1997: 27 complaints1998: 26 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 184 complaints2001: 82 complaints2002: 143 complaints2003: 141 complaints2004: 84 complaints2005: 45 complaints2006: 16 complaints
MPV NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Mazda MPV problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine629%
Brakes629%
Transmission210%
Lighting210%
Electrical System15%
Other15%
Suspension15%
Tires & Wheels15%
Fuel System15%

Does the 1995 Mazda MPV have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V674000Electrical SystemOctober 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 10, 2004 · crash

“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 ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 5, 2004

“TRYING TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND STARTED UP AGAIN, AND IT WORKED FINE ONLY ONE TIME. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 5, 2000

“HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN ON BY THEMSELVES OVERNIGHT OR BY DAYLIGHT. TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · June 21, 2000

1995 Mazda MPV — common questions

Is the 1995 Mazda MPV reliable?

The record is thin — 21 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1995 MPV problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (6 complaints), engine (6 complaints), transmission (2 complaints).

Does the 1995 Mazda MPV have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Mazda MPV. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mazda MPV years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the MPV years to avoid are 2000, 2002, 2003, 1992, 2004, 2001, 1991, 1993, 2005, 2006. The cleanest record among MPV years belongs to 1988.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.