1991 Mazda MPV Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 23%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Mazda MPV, 23% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front wheel skidded and the front brake locked up while driving on light snow covered highway. It caused the steering wheel to become immobilized. The driver was unable to maneuver the car and it overturned.”
NHTSA complaint #10244399, filed 2008-10, 45,000 miles“While driving, consumer had to stop suddenly and applied brake pedal abruptly. The anti-lock brake system failed and consumer collided with another vehicle. The brakes locked up. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10004777, filed 2003-01, 90,000 miles“While driving stepped on brake pedal, and it went all the way to the floor. Vehicle has rear anti-lock braking system, but the system will lock up. This has happened each time brakes were pressed hard. Left reasr wheel locks up, and application of brakes cause sideways skid. Problem reoccurred after many brake replacements. Recall was received for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #863638, filed 2000-06“While traveling and when depressing brakes there was extended stopping distance which caused vehicle to run into another vehicle. The consumer was traveling 45 MPH at the time the brake failed.”
NHTSA complaint #881387, filed 2001-02“Vehicle has had numerous brake jobs because of the improper recall remedy. The brakes have been wearing out in the front because the rear is not operating properly.”
NHTSA complaint #814304, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 92V027000Feb 27, 1992The rear brake linings can change over time. As the brakes wear, the coefficient of friction can increase, producing inconsistent rear brake performance and…Covers: Mazda MPV 1990–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 21% |
| 1994 | 6 | 17% |
| 1993 | 5 | 10% |
| 1992 | 13 | 21% |
| 1991 | 15 | 23% |
| 1990 | 8 | 17% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mazda MPV
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mazda MPV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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