Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Mazda MPV
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Mazda MPV has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 19 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V674000 Ignition Switch may Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 6 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Of the 19 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 19 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Mazda MPV has mixed reliability, with a notable NHTSA recall related to the ignition switch, and several owner complaints primarily about engine and brake issues, indicating potential concerns with long-term ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition switch | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $170–$450 | common |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 3 years
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Replace timing belt every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine or coolant light on
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Difficulty turning ignition key
- Unusual brake noise
- Overheating engine symptoms
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Mazda MPV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.