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#BS-1991-MAZMPV-3942

1991 Mazda Mpv

Based on reports from 81 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 81 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

12 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 100K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission12 (15%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip9 (11%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine7 (9%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline7 (9%)

Other4 (5%)

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly3 (4%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/linings3 (4%)

Electrical System:ignition3 (4%)

1991 Mazda Mpv: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mazda Mpv, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 100K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mazda Mpv, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mazda Mpv, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mazda Mpv, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Mazda Mpv. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

15V674000Dec 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Mazda 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, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

92V027000May 1992

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

THE REAR BRAKE LININGS CAN CHANGE OVER TIME. AS THE BRAKES WEAR, THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION CAN INCREASE, PRODUCING INCONSISTENT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND PREMATURE ACTIVATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM.

95V103005Dec 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mazda Mpv is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Mazda Mpv vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicles)

This vehicle

Class avg

1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical special purpose vehicles vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 81 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mazda Mpv Model Years

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1991 Mazda Mpv: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mazda Mpv?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Mazda Mpv is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1991 Mazda Mpv reliable?

The 1991 Mazda Mpv has 81 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1991 Mazda Mpv problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1991 Mazda Mpv have any recalls?

Yes, the 1991 Mazda Mpv has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mazda Mpv problems start?

Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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