IllustrationFOIA REQUEST A FULL COPY OF THE CONTENTS OF ODI INVESTIGATION COMPLAINT# 875637, RE SEAT BELTS, FRONT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. (NAR) *LA *CB *JB
2000 Mazda Mpv
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Mpv years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Mazda Mpv are substantially higher than the model-year median of 36.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
1225–50K
1450–75K
1675–100K
10100–150K
8150K+
63 reports with mileage · 86 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Tires. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports3 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
149 reportsTHE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE OIL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO REPLACED. *AK *NM
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE DEVELOPED A KNOT IN THE SIDEWALL. BOTH TIRES HAD OVER 50 % TREAD LEFT AT TIME OF FAILURE. THE SERVICE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT BOTH FAILURES WERE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THREE TIRE FAILURES. *JB *NM
PROBLEMS WITH EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CAUSING CARBON MONOZIDE FUMES TO ENTER THE PASSENGER AREA.*MR (NAR) *CB
LEAK IN 2000 MPV THAT DEALER STATED WAS DUE TO "OUTSIDE INFLUENCE" AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED AS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. DEALER TOLD US THAT THE LEAK (WHICH RUINED OUR FLOOR BOARDS, RUGS AND WIRING) WAS DUE TO PARKING THE CAR OUTSIDE, WHICH LED TO DIRT AND LEAVES GETTING INTO THE HOOD, (OR SOMEWHERE) CLOGGING THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM…
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LEAK IN 2000 MPV THAT DEALER STATED WAS DUE TO "OUTSIDE INFLUENCE" AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED AS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. DEALER TOLD US THAT THE LEAK (WHICH RUINED OUR FLOOR BOARDS, RUGS AND WIRING) WAS DUE TO PARKING THE CAR OUTSIDE, WHICH LED TO DIRT AND LEAVES GETTING INTO THE HOOD, (OR SOMEWHERE) CLOGGING THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM . WE DO PARK THE CAR OUTSIDE IN A CLEAR DRIVEWAY. (WE WERE NOT AWARE THAT YOU HAD TO OWN A GARAGE TO OWN A MAZDA). WE HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT OR MADE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE CAR. IT JUST STARTED TO LEAK UNCONTROLLABLY. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO FIX THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER(WHICH IS UNDER THE BASE OF THE CAR) WHICH ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, BROKE ON THE FIRST USE.(WE SIMPLY FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL WHEN REMOVING THE TIRE FROM THE HOLDER) WE CAN NOT PUT THE TIRE BACK, AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST US 480. (AT LEAST) TO FIX IT. OUR CAR IS 6 MONTHS AND 5,000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL BE RUINED THE NEXT TIME IT RAINS AS WATER POURS INTO THE FRONT OF THE CAR INTO THE FLOORBOARDS, AFTER SOAKING THE WIRING. I SUPPOSE WE WILL HAVE TO MOVE AND BUY A GARAGE.... *JB
MOLD IS STARTING TO GROW IN THE VAN UNDER THE MATS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED. THE WATER GETS IN WHEN IT DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY. *LA
CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. *AK THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD STICK IN PARK OR MOVE BY ITSELF, THE RIGHT REAR DOOR WOULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO CLOSE PROPERLY, AND ONE OF THE SEAT BELTS WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. *SCC …
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CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. *AK THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD STICK IN PARK OR MOVE BY ITSELF, THE RIGHT REAR DOOR WOULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO CLOSE PROPERLY, AND ONE OF THE SEAT BELTS WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. *SCC *JB
AFTER STARTING MY CAR THE GAS PEDAL IS STUCK AND NEEDS TO BE PRESSED HARD TO UNSTICK IT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 4-5 TIMES DURING THE LIFE OF THE CAR. IN EACH CASE THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED IT BUT CLAIMS THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE FUEL I AM USING. THE DEALER CLEANS THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE PROBLEM STOPS FOR ABOUT 10 THOUSAND MIL…
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AFTER STARTING MY CAR THE GAS PEDAL IS STUCK AND NEEDS TO BE PRESSED HARD TO UNSTICK IT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 4-5 TIMES DURING THE LIFE OF THE CAR. IN EACH CASE THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED IT BUT CLAIMS THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE FUEL I AM USING. THE DEALER CLEANS THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE PROBLEM STOPS FOR ABOUT 10 THOUSAND MILES. THIS PROBLEM IS CLEARLY NOT MINE ALONE; COMPLAINT 10005259 DESCRIBES MY EXACT SAME CONDITION.*JB
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, WHO FOUND THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS STUCK PREVENTING THE ENGINE SPEED TO RETURN TO IDLE. A MAZDA DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW CABLE THAT WAS PURCHASED BY THE C…
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WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, WHO FOUND THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS STUCK PREVENTING THE ENGINE SPEED TO RETURN TO IDLE. A MAZDA DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW CABLE THAT WAS PURCHASED BY THE CONSUMER. VEHICLE OPERATED CORRECTLY SINCE THEN. *PH *JB
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK
Official recalls
501V382000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Dec 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.
00V113001 · Equipment:other:labels
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.
00V113002 · Equipment:other:labels
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.
99V191000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
99V171000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.