1991 Mazda MPV Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 24%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Mazda MPV, 24% of the 66 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Experienced problems with engine noise (ticking lifters & piston slap) at 40k; dealer replaced short block engine, but problem was back by 60k. In spite of changing the oil every 2k, using a synthetic (mobil 1 and other friction reducers - slick 50, prolong) my problem persisted. If I allowed the oil to stay in w/o changing for more than 2k I would get this loud, terrible ticking noise when I started in the morning and even while at highway speeds you could hear this ticking over the highway noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #706067, filed 1999-04“Consumer has been experiencing an ongoing problem with an oil leak that is causing smoke and a horrible smell, vehicle has been taken to a dealer 5 times and the problem has not been remedied, valve cover gaskets were replaced several times, rear cap seals replaced, and o rings were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #876784, filed 2000-12“Repair shop notified me that this problem was known to Mazda and is in a TSB regarding rocker arms which were modified . How can Mazda be allowed to sell a known defect to consumers. Is there any repair compensation allowed to owners? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #734197, filed 2000-10“Engine check light came on. Temperature read hot. Attempted to pull the car over and all indicator lights were on. The car died. Car towed to dealer, would not start. Dealer discovered a hole in radiator and blown head gaskets. Internal damage and consumer has no car.”
NHTSA complaint #827988, filed 1998-09“Engine lifters went bad two years ago , so the dealer has replaced the lifters . Owner took vehicle into dealer for inspection and was informed that the lifters needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #818682, filed 1997-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 17% |
| 2004 | 23 | 32% |
| 2003 | 23 | 20% |
| 2002 | 23 | 19% |
| 2001 | 15 | 21% |
| 2000 | 24 | 16% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 23% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 6 | 32% |
| 1994 | 10 | 28% |
| 1993 | 13 | 25% |
| 1992 | 20 | 33% |
| 1991 | 16 | 24% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
| 1989 | 4 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mazda MPV
16 complaintsBrakes
15 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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