1998 Mazda MPV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 26%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Mazda MPV, 26% of the 19 complaints for this model year. 4 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 attempting to stop, brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance, causing a rear-end collision. No warning lights appeared on dashboard. Vehicle behind me noted rear brake lights on. Airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #702890, filed 1999-02“Consumer was driving about 40 MPH when another vehicle cut in front of him. Consumer hit the other vehicle on the side. Neither airbag deployed in front end crash. No injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #890568, filed 2001-06“Abs brake problems. While at a complete stop, brake pedal went to floor, van started rolling forward and hit a commerical truck traveling about 50 MPH. Van was totalled. Also, air bags failed to inflate.”
NHTSA complaint #853554, filed 1999-12Related service bulletins
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 10 | 28% |
| 2004 | 14 | 20% |
| 2003 | 10 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 16% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1998 | 5 | 26% |
| 1997 | 8 | 36% |
| 1996 | 3 | 17% |
| 1994 | 12 | 33% |
| 1993 | 5 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mazda MPV
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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