1989 Mazda MPV Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 36%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Mazda MPV, 36% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was driving on wet roads and on a turn vehicle slid and filpped over and ran into a tree. But, seat belts did not hold in place. Has not contacted dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #884291, filed 2001-03“Recall 95v103005 regarding seat elt buckles, consumer stated that he set an appointment with dealer one year ago and as of yet they haven't received the parts to fix vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #812252, filed 1997-05Related recalls
- 95V103005May 24, 1995The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the…Covers: Mazda MPV 1989–1991, 929 1988–1991, MX-6 1988–1989 +1 more
- 89V194000Nov 7, 1989The center safety belt attachment hardware brackets for the third seat may not withstand the specified tensile load.Covers: Mazda MPV 1989
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 9% |
| 1990 | 7 | 15% |
| 1989 | 8 | 36% |
Other parts of the 1989 Mazda MPV
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Mazda MPV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology