KnownCarProblems2000 Mazda Mpv Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda Mpv, most often about the engine (17% of complaints, typically around 81,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Mpv model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Mazda Mpv problems
Engine
26 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 81,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard while driving. The dealer determined that the oil pump failed and needed to replaced.
Van started running rough at stoplights and at low speed. Check engine light came on a day later. Mechanic told US that the left exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. This failure causes a co leak into the passenger cabin. Mechanic said this should not happen on an engine with 83,000 miles.
Wheels and tires
18 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, temporary/emergency spare tire.
The spare tire on my 2000 Mpv broke and left the tire dangling under the van. There is only 40,000 miles on the vehicle. The design is very poor. It is unsafe if the spare tire is not secure under the vehicle. It is unsafe to be unable to quickly access the spare on the roadside. This part should be more reliable. I…
The dashboard was shaking while driving at 55 MPH. Rear right tire went flat. The tires were OEM tires came with Mazda Mpv 2000 purchased 4/28/00. The odometer at time of thread separation was 35,000 miles.
Body and structure
17 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Liftgate mechanism failure. My wife took the kids to the pool. Upon exiting the vehicle and opening the lfitgate, which began to lift upward, a "pop" was heard and the lift gate came crashing back downward. Luckily no one was standing under the liftgate at the time. The ball stud attached to the door and piston had…
The ball stud that holds the right rear liftgate cylinder snapped and the liftgate crashed down because the cylinder became disengaged. Luckily, no children were under the liftgate. The same thing happened to the ball stud that holds the left rear liftgate cylinder about 5 years ago. We were lucky there were no…
Air bags
15 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 145,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
I was trying to start my "new" used Mazda Mpv using ether sprayed into the air filter-box through a small hole, and my driver's-side -impact airbag went off when I turned the ignition key. I was parked in my driveway at the time. I had been trying to start the car for several minutes, and had sprayed "starting fluid"…
I got into my car and place my seat belts on. I shifted the car in reverse gear and started reversing for 3 seconds and without any impact or collision to the car, the side airbags deployed and exploded on my whole left chest wall, arm and shoulder throwing me to the right. I was in shock and didn't realized what…
Seat belts
13 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: front, rear/other, integrated child seat.
The rear seat belt became so tight, it had to be cut in order for the passenger to get out. . The consumer stated it was the second occurrence.
Dt: the contact stated the latch system was defective. He took the car to a certified inspection station in his city on 11-02-05 to have the safety seat inspected and turned to face forward. They told him they would not turn the safety seat because the latch system in the vehicle would not work properly with a forward…
Suspension
11 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: front.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Mazda Mpv. The contact stated that coolant began leaking from the vehicle. When the wheel bearing cover was removed, it was discovered that the heating tubing had rusted and contained a hole. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 80,200 and failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Mazda Mpv. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle veered to the right and jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure but advised that an alignment needed to be performed. The manufacturer was…
Brakes
11 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, controls.
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…
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.
Electrical
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, wiring.
The 2000 Mazda Mpv lx with 51,300 miles spontaneously caught on fire ,and the front half of the car was incinerated on may 11, 2007. I had driven the car approximately 15 miles back to my house, when I went inside to get a drink of water and came back out there was a burning, viscous substance dripping from underneath…
- the contact owns a 2000 Mazda Mpv. The contact's cigarette lighter didn't work properly, it currently was not working . The passenger door locks did not unlock without the contact manually unlocking them or using the key. There were no warning indicators for the failures. While driving 50 MPH the vehicle began…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Mazda Mpv recalls
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Fix: Owners will be sent accurate tire information labels and owner manual inserts.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: labels
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: This could result in an opening of the door while driving, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will install parts in the latching assembly that will prevent this problem from occurring.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: gasoline
Risk: This can result in a fuel leakage.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower intake manifold assembly.
Full defect summary
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
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Mazda Mpv
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda Mpv?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (26 complaints, typically around 81,500 miles); wheels and tires (18 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); body and structure (17 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda Mpv have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 17, 2001 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Mazda Mpv?
- It is the most complained-about Mpv model year since 2000, with 149 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.