1998 Mazda MPV Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%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 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Mazda MPV, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year.
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.
“With the tow package, the optional feature load lever which is used by an air pump failed, causing the rear suspension to drop and misalign. This may result in a loss of vehicle control. Also rear passenger seatbelt does not recoil properly. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #855568, filed 2000-01“Rear anti-sway bar brackets snapped off (both) from rear axle housing - Mazda service referred to auto body - determined by auto body they were not welded entire length of bracket (engineering/production oversight) - Mazda consumer compliance has denied responsibility”
NHTSA complaint #728145, filed 2000-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mazda MPV
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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