1998 Mazda MPV Service and Repair Manual
This 1998 Mazda MPV repair manual is built around the 3.0L V6 (JE), the engine that powered every MPV this year, matching the specifications Mazda published for this exact year and engine.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (180 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door standard passenger van
Trims covered
- ES
- LX
Known issues on the 1998 MPV. One recall is on federal record for this model year. It covers the ignition switch: grease applied to the contact points inside the switch can become conductive and overheat, raising the risk of a fire. Owners have filed 24 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged.
Whether you're inspecting the ignition switch for overheating or working through a routine service interval, this manual keeps you on the OEM procedure and correct specification for your 1998 MPV.
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
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
PROPER USAGE OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Speedometer replacement procedure
Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide
Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance
SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Battery Maintenance
Showing the 8 most recent of 48 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHEN VAN WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS.
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE, CAUSING A REAR-END COLLISION. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE BEHIND ME NOTED REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON. AIRB
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE, CAUSING A REAR-END COLLISION. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE BEHIND ME NOTED REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON. AIRB
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF HIM. CONSUMER HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN FRONT END CRASH. NO INJURIES. *AK *JB
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, VAN STARTED ROLLING FORWARD AND HIT A COMMERICAL TRUCK TRAVELING ABOUT 50 MPH. VAN WAS TOTALLED. ALSO, AIR BAGS FAILED TO INFL
Showing the 5 most serious of 26 complaints filed with NHTSA.
