Ignition Switch problems of the 1998 Mazda MPV

Two problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1998 Mazda MPV. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2015

The contact owns a 1998 Mazda Mpv. The contact stated that the hey failed to turn in the ignition switch intermittently. The contact stated that the failure was getting progressively worst. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system) and the parts were not available for months and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2008

The contact owns a 1998 Mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the ignition began to smoke. No fire report was filed. There was no visible flames. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 1998 Mazda MPV

Ignition Switch problems
2
Instrument Panel Failure problems
1


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