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1992 Mazda MPV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 MPV.

The 1992 Mazda MPV enters the model's 1990–2006 production run with 78 recorded owner complaints and a single recall, its most frequent issue centered on the service brake hydraulic system. That figure sits well below the generation's peak of 155 complaints seen in the 2000 model year, yet above the low-water mark of just two complaints logged for 1999. In context, the 1992 edition occupies a middle ground in the MPV's reliability trajectory — neither the cleanest nor the most troubled year — suggesting a generally steady but not standout showing for this early minivan.

Model year2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1998 1992

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	70.9 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	4019 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MPV of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.00 sec — 1989 LX

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1989	LX 3.0L V6	10.00 sec	17.30 sec	150 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.2 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 80,000 mi	Emission Control System (inspect) · Oxygen Sensor (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Mazda MPV sits at the peak of a complaint trend for the early 1990s, matching the high of 78 complaints seen in 1991. While complaint volume remained steady between 1991 and 1992, the target year saw a reduction in federal oversight, with recalls dropping from 3 to 1 and investigations decreasing from 7 to 2. The most frequent issues for 1992 involve the hydraulic service brakes with 17 complaints and engine and engine cooling with 13, although the data does not specify the root causes of these failures. This year represents the high-water mark for complaints before a steady decline through 1999, where complaints eventually dropped to a low of 2. Because 1992 marks the beginning of a downward trend in recalls and investigations relative to the model's introduction, it is a fair year to buy provided the brakes and cooling systems are verified.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91’92’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 78 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic17

Engine & Engine Cooling13

Power Train9

Electrical System4

Steering4

Vehicle Speed Control3

Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train3

Tires2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V674000Electrical System:Ignition:SwitchReported 19/10/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
09-009-19-3566	2019-01-14	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-034-18-3430a	2018-10-10	Vehicle Speed Control	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-034-18-3430	2018-08-31	Vehicle Speed Control	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-035-17-3080	2017-08-07	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
0900716	2016-02-17	Electrical System	Speedometer replacement procedure

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific MPV. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 1992 MPV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.