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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
8 reportsClear category filter122,000 miles · Oct 30, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA MPV. HE STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V382000. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO TAKE ANY LIABILITY FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE VIN WA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA MPV. HE STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V382000. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO TAKE ANY LIABILITY FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 122,000.
NHTSA ODI #10290418
24,816 miles · Apr 26, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE: 2000 MAZDA MPV LX VIN: [XXX] MILEAGE AT INCIDENT: 24,816 I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, PURCHASED IN AUGUST, 1999 MY WIFE WAS BACKING THE VAN OUT OF OUR GARAGE, AND WHEN SHE PLACED HE FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW HER BACKING, A SNAPPING NOISE OCCURRED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. …
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VEHICLE: 2000 MAZDA MPV LX VIN: [XXX] MILEAGE AT INCIDENT: 24,816 I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, PURCHASED IN AUGUST, 1999 MY WIFE WAS BACKING THE VAN OUT OF OUR GARAGE, AND WHEN SHE PLACED HE FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW HER BACKING, A SNAPPING NOISE OCCURRED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. LUCKILY NO CRASH OR INJURIES INVOLVED. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT A LOCAL MONROE MUFFLER BRAKE SHOP (COST $343). THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD FAILED... COMPLETELY. AGAIN, COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. *NM UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10156159
36,000 miles · Mar 1, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE FROM 56-60 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOT HARD, AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES BEFORE IT V WAS ABLE TO STOP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10113224
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PUT IT IN REVERSE IT MAKES A NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8019008
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL AND EXPERIENCE AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01 V 382 000 FROM MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8003963
Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2002
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 65MPH WHILE EXITING OFF A RAMP, THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION.*AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #8003306
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CLOCKING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AT LOW SPEED, MOVING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. NO RECALL OR DESIGN FOR THE BRAKES ATTACHMENT PAD CLIPS WHICH ARE CAUSING THE CLOCKING NOISE.
NHTSA ODI #9005995
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 2000
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES BECAME SQUEEZY, NOISY, AND RUSTY. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #557137
Official recalls
5Dec 17, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE BRAKE PIPE LAYOUT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE WITH PARTIAL FAILURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF PARTIAL FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.
Apr 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE MINI VANS DO NOT HAVE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS THAT COMPLY WITH SECTION 5.3 OF FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT ACCURATE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND OWNER MANUAL INSERTS.
Apr 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 16 INCH TIRES. THESE MINI VANS DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT RECOMMENDED COLD INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE LABEL AND THUS DO NOT COMPLY WITH SECTION 5.1.2 OF FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT ACCURATE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND OWNER MANUAL INSERTS. IN ADDITION, OWNERS OF MPV'S WITH 16" TIRES WILL BE ADVISED TO CHECK THEIR TIRE PRESSURE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO 35 PSI.
Jul 16, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. DUE TO THE INAPPROPRIATE SHAPE OF THE LINKAGE IN THE REAR DOOR LOCK CONTROLLER, ACCUMULATED DUST MAY PREVENT THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, CAUSING INCOMPLETE LOCKING OF THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILDPROOF LOCKING SYSTEM IS USED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING OF THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PARTS IN THE LATCHING ASSEMBLY THAT WILL PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING.
Jul 7, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES SUPPLIED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY CLEVELAND ENGINE PLANT. THESE ENGINES ARE INSTALLED WITH FUEL INJECTORS THAT DO NOT MATCH THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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