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1990 Mazda MPV

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

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 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 Manual 5-spd Regular 16 20 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 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 92V027000

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.

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)

55 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 13 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 Seat Belts 7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Mazda MPV?

EPA figures for the 1990 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 1990 Mazda MPV?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 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 1990 Mazda MPV?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Mazda MPV, most often about: Power Train, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.