2000 MAZDA MPV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
184
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
30
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 MAZDA MPV
The 2000 MAZDA MPV has received a total of 184 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 30 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (13 complaints), Air Bags (8 complaints), and Electrical System (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 MAZDA MPV
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2000 MAZDA MPV, potentially affecting up to 96,251 vehicles.
Recall 01V382000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 19,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V113001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 39,095 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT ACCURATE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND OWNER MANUAL INSERTS.
View full details →Recall 00V113002 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 19,526 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
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.
View full details →Recall 99V191000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 13,030 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 99V171000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
| 5,600 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 MAZDA MPV
184 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MAZDA MPV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
NHTSA 01V382000 MANUFACTURER CAMPAIGN # 0520A 12/20/2001 REMEDY AVAILABLE DX BRAKE LINES AND VALVES. AS VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION FRONT SUSPENSION SHAKES VERY BAD ABOUT 35MPH TO 50MPH DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE ON HWY.
NHTSA 01V382000 MANUFACTURER CAMPAIGN # 0520A 12/20/2001 REMEDY AVAILABLE DX BRAKE LINES AND VALVES. AS VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION FRONT SUSPENSION SHAKES VERY BAD ABOUT 35MPH TO 50MPH DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE ON HWY.
NHTSA 01V382000 MANUFACTURER CAMPAIGN # 0520A 12/20/2001 REMEDY AVAILABLE DX BRAKE LINES AND VALVES. AS VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION FRONT SUSPENSION SHAKES VERY BAD ABOUT 35MPH TO 50MPH DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE ON HWY.
APPROXIMATELY SIX BLOCKS FROM HIS HOME, THE OWNER OF A 2000 MAZDA MPV MINIVAN WAS IN THE LEFT TURN LANE OF A HIGHWAY WAITING TO TURN LEFT. WHILE STOPPED AND WITH NO IMPACT, THE SIDE AIRBAGS SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING THE DRIVER. THERE WERE TWO CHILDREN SEATED IN THE REAR. AS REPRESENTED IN THE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS, THERE IS NO BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND NECESSITATED HIS TRANSPORT VIA AIR AMBULANCE TO A LEVEL ONE TRAUMA CENTER. THESE INJURIES NECESSITATED SURGERY TO REPAIR A LACERATED SPLEEN AND ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN $88,537.00 IN MEDICAL BILLS. THE CLAIM WAS PRESENTED TO MAZDA, HOWEVER NORTH CAROLINA'S STATUTE OF REPOSE WOULD HAVE LIKELY PREVENTED A SUCCESSFUL SUIT. MAZDA, HOWEVER, DID CONDITION A CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT OFFER TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE ON THE DESTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. PLAINTIFF REQUESTED THAT PROPER NOTIFICATION BE MADE TO NHTSA AND NO REASSURANCE WAS GIVEN THAT SUCH REPORT WAS MADE. IN LIGHT OF THE INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND THE DEMAND MADE BY MAZDA TO DESTROY THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER, BY COUNSEL, CONSIDERS NOTIFICATION TO NHTSA APPROPRIATE. CLAIMANT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN SPOLIATION OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL NHTSA DETERMINES IF EXAMINATION OR INVESTIGATION IS NECESSARY. THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND WILL BE UNTIL NOTIFICATION FROM NHTSA IS RECEIVED BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE REPLACEMENT, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY ALMOST HIT TWO PEOPLE, DOES NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED. TGE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL ON ITS OWN AND HIT MY NEIGHBORS PROPERTY AFTER VEING PARKED FOR DAYS.THESE ARE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE LOOKED AT. I CAN NOT AFFORD A DIFFERENT VEHICLE RIGHT NOW SO I'M STUCK. I'M AFRAID EVERYDAY I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THAT MY KIDS AND I WILL CRASH DUE TO THESE SERIOUS ISSUES. I TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS EITHER. AS I'M READING I SEE IT VERY WELL MAY BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH THEN BECOMES A LIABILITY TO THE MANUFACTURER IF WE ARE HARMED DUE TO THESE BRAKING ISSUES.
Safety Rating for the 2000 MAZDA MPV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 MAZDA MPV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 MAZDA MPV
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 30 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 MAZDA MPV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
07-002-19-3616 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within...
07-002-19-3616 — EQUIPMENT
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within...
09-001-16-3113 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
IF THE IMMOBILIZER UNIT LC62-67-5G2* OR DC69-67-5G2* NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE, THESE PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. NEW ALTERNATIVE SERVICE PARTS KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE IMMOBILIZER UNIT BJ3D-67-5G2L OR TC91-67-5G2J. THEY WILL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE TO BE PERFORMED IN ORDER TO WORK...
0901105 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE - BLOWN FUSE. TO INCLUDE 2006 MAZDA MPV. *TT
0103404 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY CHARGE LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
0101404 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0171, P0174, P01170, P1173 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
0901402 — EQUIPMENT
ACCESSORY REAR CARGO NET HOOKS DETACH. *TT
0102602 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0443 OR P0455. *TT
0800102 — SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING UNCOMFORTABLE SEAT BELT. *SLC
0400202 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE JUDDER DUE TO RUST ON FRONT DISC PLATE. *SLC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 MAZDA MPV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MPV
- 1995 MAZDA MPV — 21 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA MPV — 21 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA MPV — 27 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA MPV — 26 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA MPV — 2 complaints
- 2000 MAZDA MPV (current)
- 2001 MAZDA MPV — 82 complaints
- 2002 MAZDA MPV — 143 complaints
- 2003 MAZDA MPV — 141 complaints
- 2004 MAZDA MPV — 84 complaints
- 2005 MAZDA MPV — 45 complaints
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