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1992 Mazda MPV 4WD Mini-Van

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1992 Mazda MPV – front
Photo: Mazda MPV front 20070926 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (LV, 1989–1998); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mazda MPV front 20070926 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: White Mazda MPV front by Wagon Master Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Towing a minivan 01 by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Towing a minivan 04 by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: White Mazda MPV rear by Wagon Master Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1992 Mazda MPV 4WD Mini-Van is a 150-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $20,535 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 150 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The MPV measures 175.0 inches long on a 110.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeVan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$20,535 ($47,569 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower150 hp
Torque165 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Dimensions & Weight
Length175 in
Width71 in
Height66 in
Wheelbase110.4 in
Interior
Headroom Front40 in
Headroom Rear39 in
Legroom Front40 in
Legroom Rear34 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda MPV. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 19, 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.

Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

NHTSA campaign 15V674000

62 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda MPV

Owner Complaints

62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda MPV (8 mention a crash, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling19
Power Train14
Hydraulic13
Service Brakes13
Fuel System5
Electrical System4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 6, 2005 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE THEN DOWN SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR WITH THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN. THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. THIS HAD NOT BEEN USED FOR A…”
Oct 15, 2003 · Vehicle Speed Control
“WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE.*AK”
Oct 15, 2003 · Air Bags Crash
“WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK”
May 7, 2003 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. *NLM”
Jul 25, 2002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1 injury
“APPROACHING INTERSECTION WENT TO SLOW DOWN/STOP VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED, UPON PRESSING ON BRAKE THERE WAS NOTHING BUT AIR. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. CAR SKREECHED A FEW TIMES. ENDED UP GOING THROUGH RED…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 MAZDA MPV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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