What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Mazda MPV?

EPA figures for the 1989 Mazda MPV reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Mazda MPV?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 Mazda MPV. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1989 Mazda MPV?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Mazda MPV, most often about: Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mazda · 1989

1989 Mazda MPV

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.6L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	22	19	468
2.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	22	19	468
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	21	18	494
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	21	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 15V674000

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.

Campaign 89V194000

THE CENTER SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT HARDWARE BRACKETS FOR THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE SPECIFIED TENSILE LOAD.

Campaign 91V013000

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (-15 DEGREES C), THE NEUTRAL DETERGENT USED AS AN ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT MAY STICK TO THE CHECK VALVE, PREVENTING VALVE FROM FUNCTIONING.

Campaign 91V161000

WHEN APPLYING THE FOOT (SERVICE) BRAKE IN THE LOW VEHICLE SPEED CONDITION, THE BRAKING POWER PRODUCED MAY BE MORE THAN EXPECTED.

Campaign 95V103005

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

18 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 6 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 Fuel System, Gasoline 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.