1998 Mazda MPV Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Mazda MPV, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch started to emit smoke and the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10822861, filed 2016-01, 217,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that the hey failed to turn in the ignition switch intermittently. The contact stated that the failure was getting progressively worst. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system) and the parts were not available for months and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10861969, filed 2016-04, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the ignition began to smoke. No fire report was filed. There was no visible flames. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10818944, filed 2016-01, 101,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V674000Oct 19, 2015Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929…Covers: Mazda MPV 1989–1998, Protege 1990–1998, 626 1993–1998 +4 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 18% |
| 2003 | 16 | 14% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 11% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 16% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 14% |
| 1992 | 4 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mazda MPV
5 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 27, 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