Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Mazda MPV
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 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
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 19 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 19 complaints, owners report 4 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 1998 Mazda MPV has been affected by ignition switch recalls due to potential overheating, and owner complaints reflect issues with air bags and the electrical system. Overall reliability is below-average, with various systems reported as problematic.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition switch | 100,000–150,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| air bags | 80,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| electrical system | 90,000–140,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
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 7,500 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Check suspension components annually
- Inspect spark plugs every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition switch overheating
- Air bag warning light
- Electrical system issues
- Unusual braking behavior
- Steering stiffness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Mazda MPV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.