Model year record

2000 Mazda MPV

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 184 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V382000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
19,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-17
Owners notified
2002-01-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF PARTIAL FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V113001

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
39,095
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-11
Owners notified
2000-07-24

Defect description

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."

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT ACCURATE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND OWNER MANUAL INSERTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V113002

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
19,526
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-11
Owners notified
2000-07-24

Defect description

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."

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V191000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
13,030
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-16
Owners notified
1999-07-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING OF THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PARTS IN THE LATCHING ASSEMBLY THAT WILL PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V171000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
5,600
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-07
Owners notified
1999-07-19

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAKAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires1330,000 mi
Air bags8144,000 mi
Electrical system851,300 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch850,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe750,000 mi
Unknown or other6
Air bags: frontal5
Engine and engine cooling: engine581,603 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system575,654 mi
Suspension: front5
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor445,000 mi
Structure444,000 mi
Structure: body: door4
Suspension4145,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt435,500 mi
Vehicle speed control4165,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal450,000 mi
Seat belts3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip336,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate3105,000 mi
Air bags: side/window2
Child seat2100,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator275,000 mi
Engine2
Equipment: other: labels2
Latches/locks/linkages2155,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission212,700 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seat belts: rear/other244,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2122,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Child seat: harness/crotch buckle1
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling1124,000 mi
Equipment1145,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1124,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system140,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1812,003 mi
Parking brake1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift163,000 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing123,815 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: integrated child seat1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder124,816 mi
Steering1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments176,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut174,080 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments190,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1812,003 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing180,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire140,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables140,937 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control179,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core163,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1999 model has 92 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.