IllustrationTHE REAR SEAT BELT BECAME SO TIGHT, IT HAD TO BE CUT IN ORDER FOR THE PASSENGER TO GET OUT. *JB *TS. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. *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 MANUAL SLIDING DOOR CONTAINED A VERTICAL LINE OF APPROXIMATELY 10 MAGNETS. A METAL BRACELET CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE MAGNETS WHICH CAUSED BURNS TO THE CHILD'S HAND. *JB IN LESS THAN A MONTH, THE MOTOR AND REGULATOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD BLOWN. *SCC *JB
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *NLM
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
I HAVE A MAZDA MPV 2000, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/13/03. I WAS TOLD THAT THE MPV REQUIRED A NEW OXYGEN SENSOR BUT IT WOULD BE 3 TO 4 WEEKS DUE TO A BACK ORDER. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I COULD DRIVE THE CAR AND IT WOULD HARM NOTHING. ON FEB 20TH, I DROVE 3/4 MILE FROM HOME WHEN THE …
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I HAVE A MAZDA MPV 2000, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/13/03. I WAS TOLD THAT THE MPV REQUIRED A NEW OXYGEN SENSOR BUT IT WOULD BE 3 TO 4 WEEKS DUE TO A BACK ORDER. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I COULD DRIVE THE CAR AND IT WOULD HARM NOTHING. ON FEB 20TH, I DROVE 3/4 MILE FROM HOME WHEN THE MPV DIED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OIL LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ALL ON. THE MPV WAS TOWED TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP, THEY CALLED ME AND SAID THE ENGINE WAS CEASED.*JB
DEFECTIVE PART. EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER REPAIR COST DUE TO BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS TYPE OF PART SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED IN THREE YEARS NO MATTER WHAT THE MILAGE IS. IT CAUSED DRIVER (ME) TO BREATH EXHAUST FUMES AND I BECAME LIGHT HEADED AND SICK. WEATHER WAS TOO COLD TO DRIVE WIT…
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DEFECTIVE PART. EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER REPAIR COST DUE TO BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS TYPE OF PART SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED IN THREE YEARS NO MATTER WHAT THE MILAGE IS. IT CAUSED DRIVER (ME) TO BREATH EXHAUST FUMES AND I BECAME LIGHT HEADED AND SICK. WEATHER WAS TOO COLD TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS OPEN. MANUFACTURER SHOULD COVER THE COST OF THIS REPAIR.
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM MAZDA MANUFACTURER. DEALER WON'T HONORING THE RECALL LETTER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
WHEN EXCELERATING ON THE INITIAL DEPRESSION OF THE PEDAL, CAR WILL NOT EXCELERATE, SEEMS 'STUCK'. FOR THE CAR TO MOVE YOU MUST DEPRESS THE PEDAL FURTHER WHICH RESULTS IN A SUDDEN HIGH SPEED EXCELERATION, IN A JUMPING FASHION. THIS IS TRUE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. WHEN MAZDA DEALER SERVICE REP. WAS CONTACTED SHE SAID THERE HAD BEE…
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WHEN EXCELERATING ON THE INITIAL DEPRESSION OF THE PEDAL, CAR WILL NOT EXCELERATE, SEEMS 'STUCK'. FOR THE CAR TO MOVE YOU MUST DEPRESS THE PEDAL FURTHER WHICH RESULTS IN A SUDDEN HIGH SPEED EXCELERATION, IN A JUMPING FASHION. THIS IS TRUE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. WHEN MAZDA DEALER SERVICE REP. WAS CONTACTED SHE SAID THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS REPORTED TO THAT DEALERSHIP OF THE SAME NATURE BUT NOT RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN PUTTING ON THE REAR SEAT BELT IT WOULD NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH FOR IT TO FIT THE CONSUMER PROPERLY. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. TS
CONSUMER STATES A VERY BAD SMELL COMES FROM THE VENT CAUSING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS TO BECOME NAUSEOUS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB
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.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.