1993 Mazda MPV Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 25%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Mazda MPV, 25% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
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.
“I have gone through two transmissions with my Mazda MPV. The second failure I was told there is a soft defect with the Mazda transmissions. I have a 1993 Mazda MPV.”
NHTSA complaint #10003019, filed 2003-01, 120,000 miles“My main concern is the failure of automatic transmission. We want the recall . We don't want anybody getting hurt. This mini-van has just a liitle bit over 50,000 miles. We couldn't believe all the failures happened in the same time. Thank you for your help.”
NHTSA complaint #701483, filed 1998-12“Engine makes a terrible knocking noise (tapping noise). I was told that lifters are not getting lubricated. Advised to use thinner oil on next oil change. Thinner oil did not help.”
NHTSA complaint #720935, filed 2000-04“Gear shift indicator not lining up, rocker and lifter problem replace two times. Transmission gave out with no indication. Squeaky steering wheel, engine noisy, now cylinder head troblem.”
NHTSA complaint #540187, filed 1998-08“Rocker and lifter replace twice, transmission replaced, failed without warning, cylinder head problems which has resulted in the engine burning excessive oil.”
NHTSA complaint #540188, filed 1998-08Engine 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 1993 Mazda MPV
17 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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