1993 Mazda MPV Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 33%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Mazda MPV, 33% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
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“We have had numerous difficulties diagnosing the problems with this vehicle.hold light flashes,van wont shift,transmission replaced twice in 2 yrs.,cutting out when driving,requesting investigation of these defects for safety .”
NHTSA complaint #740665, filed 2001-02“Wife was driving home from grocery shopping when she heard a noise. Car was losing power so she pulled off to the side of the road. Car could no longer move. Had to tow. A major transmission repair facility rebuilt the entire transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #706028, filed 1999-04“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 1998-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 11% |
| 2003 | 35 | 31% |
| 2002 | 66 | 53% |
| 2001 | 10 | 14% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 11% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 17 | 33% |
| 1992 | 15 | 25% |
| 1991 | 16 | 24% |
| 1990 | 13 | 28% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mazda MPV
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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