One problem related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe has been reported for the 1997 Mazda MPV. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer parked vehicle and 5-10 minutes later was told that van was on fire. Fire dept. Said rear tail pipe came into contact with pine straw that was on the ground where catalytic converter contacts pine straw, starting a fire. Fire dept. Ph. #770-513-5500.
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Engine Noise problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine problems |