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BrakesPart report

1994 Mazda MPV Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
17%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Mazda MPV, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“When we purchased this vehicle we noticed for no apparent reason lights would come,transmission went out before expected,even when replaced brakes would make a grinding noise.after talking to many people,we found out that MPV vans for several years have these same type problems”

NHTSA complaint #761621, filed 2002-05

“The brakes make a loud grinding noise sound, has trouble stopping the vehicle, it's like metal to metal. Pads and rotors have been checked and the dealer states everything is fine.”

NHTSA complaint #807068, filed 1997-01

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200618%
2005411%
200376%
200232%
200157%
2000117%
1998211%
1996211%
1995421%
1994617%
1993510%
19921321%
19911523%
1990817%
1989314%

Other parts of the 1994 Mazda MPV

Air bags
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology