Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda MPV, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling24
- Tires18
- Structure17
- Air bags15
- Seat belts13
- Suspension11
- Electrical system11
- Latches/locks/linkages11
- Vehicle speed control9
- Service brakes, hydraulic8
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 23 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 4 2000 MPV vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Mazda MPV failed the safety check 2.02% of the time — 9% more often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 134,016 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
1 cars built in 2000 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 10 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
87 2000 cars are on the New Zealand register; 97% arrived as used imports, 3% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 13.6 L/100 km (about 17 mpg US), CO₂ 313 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPV · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 11.7 | 13.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
9 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 Mazda MPV.
| 2005082 30 Mar 2005 | Other On certain vehicles, the liftgate stay dampers and stud bolts may rust and stick together, causing the stud bolds to break off. In the worst case, this conditi… |
| 2004376 20 Oct 2004 | Engine On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L V6 Duratec engine, while driving at a constant speed on the highway, it is possible that the engine speed will not decr… |
| 2004183 2 Jun 2004 | Engine On certain vehicles, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength. Also included are certain 2000-2001 minivans built between M… |
| 2001297 21 Dec 2001 | Brakes Due to inappropriate brake pipe layout certain vehicles fail to meet the required partial failure stopping distance required by C.M.V.S.S. 135. Correction: Deal… |
| 2000176 28 Aug 2000 | Other Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non… |
| 2000116 10 May 2000 | Other Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims. Vehicles may not have the correct cold tire inflation pressure sta… |
| 2000029 17 Feb 2000 | Emissions Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101- Emission Device. Inappropriate programming of the Powertrain Control Module.(PCM). Correct… |
| 1999147 30 Jul 1999 | Structure On certain vehicles, due to the inappropriate shape of the linkage in the rear door lock controller, accumulated dust may prevent the door lock mechanism from f… |
| 1999138 27 Jul 1999 | Fuel System Certain vehicles have fuel injectors that do not match the lower intake manifold. This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak. In the presence of a… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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."
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."
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.
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
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 2000 Mazda MPV: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635773 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR. *TT |
| 634469 | SUBJECT REGARDING UNCOMFORTABLE SEAT BELT. *SLC |
| 634459 | SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE JUDDER DUE TO RUST ON FRONT DISC PLATE. *SLC |
| 634454 | INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR(S) REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *SLC |
| 634442 | SUBJECT ON SERVICE INFORMATION FOR KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *SLC |
| 634437 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF NO SOUND FROM THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RSES). *SLC |
| 634378 | SUBJECT REGARDING SLIDING DOOR UPPER ROLLER COMING OUT. *SLC |
| 634374 | SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL FILLER LID BEING HARD TO OPEN FOR VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3 LW28 0 201800. *SLC |
| 634371 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE FRONT POWER WINDOW(S) IN THE DOWN MODE FOR VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3 LW28 209573. *SLC |
| 634359 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - HARD TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK POSITION FOR VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND VINS LOWER THAN JM3 LW28 10 198855. *SLC |
| 634357 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CLUNKING NOISE. *SLC |
| 634330 | SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND RELATED COMPONENT REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *SLC |
| 631612 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK IN THE THIRD SEAT STORAGE AREA, CAUSED BY WATER BECOMING TRAPPED IN THE REAR-END PANEL. *JG |
| 628254 | VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. *JG |
| 628250 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR WIPER MALFUNCTIONS IN INTERMITTENT MODE. *JG |
| 622495 | ON SOME VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3LW28G - Y0 151974, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO SECURELY FASTEN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO THE SECOND ROW SEATS BELT BUCKLE. AFTER PROPERLY SECURING THE CHILD SEAT (ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS), THE CHILD SEAT MAY STILL EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT. A MODIFIED SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT ROTATES BACKWARDS IS NOW AVILABLE TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN. *TT |
| 621301 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SCRATCHES / BLEMISHES ONTHE THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT(S). *TT |
| 620903 | CERTAIN MODELS WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3LW28** 10 170417 MAY EXHIBIT A METALLIC POPPING, CLICKING OR SQUEALING SOUND COMG FROMTHE REAR BRAKES. THIS MAY OCCUR WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL STOPPING CONDITIONS. *TT |
| 620009 | SOME VEHICLES WHEN VIEWED FROM THE REAR, MAY APPEAR TO LEAN AND / OR SIT LOWER ON THE LEFT SIDE, EVEN WITHOUT PASSENGERS OR CARGO. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY VARIANCE IN SPRING HEIGHT. *TT |
| 620006 | SOME VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM3 LW28G* 10166896 MAY TAKE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CRANKING TIME BEFORE STARTING (APPROXIMATELY 4-10 SECONDS). THIS CONDITION USUALLY OCCURS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AND THEN PARKED FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. THIS MAY BE THE RESULT OF INADEQUATE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE DUE TO A STUCK OPEN FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *TT |
| 618130 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO FRONT BRAKE CLUNKING NOISE. *JB |
| 617876 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING NOISE HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLES WITH A SLIGHT FLOOR VIBRATION WHILE TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT |
| 614908 | ON SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VINS, THE DOOR KEY CYLINDER FLAP MAY BREAK ALLOWING A PIECE(S) OF THE FLAP TO ENTER THE CYLINDER THEREBY MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO INSERT THE KEY AND CAUSING KEY ROTATION TO STICK. *TT |
| 614907 | 2000 SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX. *TT |
| 614903 | CORRODED OR DISCOLORED WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKS INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED BY A POOR SEAL BETWEEN THE COWL GRILLE AND THE WINDSHIELD WHICH ALLOWS EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)