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2000 Mazda MPVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 149 owner complaints about the 2000 Mazda MPV, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.4× the MPV median · #1 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints14930 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mazda MPV has problems

149 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling242
Tires180
Structure174
Air bags1511
Seat belts131
Suspension110
Electrical system113
Latches/locks/linkages111
Vehicle speed control90
13 other systems413

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2000 Mazda MPV recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 01V-382 · Dec 17, 2001 · 19,000 vehicles

Risk. IF PARTIAL FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 99V-191 · Jul 16, 1999 · 13,030 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING OF THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other MPV year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MPV median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2000 Mazda MPV safety ratings

2000 Mazda MPV in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2000 Mazda MPV frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2000 Mazda MPV side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What MPV owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PURCHASED AN MAZDA MPV IN 2007 FROM A CHEVY DEALERSHIP WHO SAID IT WAS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. IT WAS A 2000 MODEL. AS SOON AS WINTER CAME THE O2 SENSOR ON THE REAR BANK WENT OUT. PAID $400.00 TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE. IT LASTED ONLY A SHORT TIME. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT SHOULD LAST…
Complaint 10396576 · Apr 17, 2011 · 97,000 miles
GOOD MORNING.MY MUFFLER SYSTEM SOUNDS LIKE AN AIRPLANE. PLEASE ASSIST ME WITH THIS PROBLEM AS I MIGHT HAVE RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Complaint 10241795 · Sep 11, 2008 · 75,654 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA MPV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS REAR HEATER WAS CORRODED AND LEAKING COOLANT. THE LEAK WAS NOTICED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT ORDERED TSB NUMBER 07-002/05, WHICH INDICATED THE COOLANT SEEPAGE FROM THE REAR HEATER PIPE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.…
Complaint 10238729 · Aug 18, 2008 · 124,000 miles

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