MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mazda MPV

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Mazda MPV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:47:38.957Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MPV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 66 complaints 1992: 61 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1994: 36 complaints 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 149 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 36 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2006
2000: 149 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198922
199047
199166
199261
199351
199436
199519
199618
199722
199819
19992
2000149
200170
2002124
2003113
200471
200536
200612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 13 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5%

5% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 8 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160427

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AIRBAG INFLATED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. EMERGENCY CARE WAS REQUIRED. CAUSED A CRACKED RIB AND SEVERE PAN. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140527

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990719 — engine and engine cooling

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 MANIFO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 99V171000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990726 — latches/locks/linkages

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

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

Campaign 99V191000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 149
R 20000724 — equipment

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.

Campaign 00V113001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000724 — equipment

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 S

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 A

Campaign 00V113002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020115 — service brakes, hydraulic

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." D

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 REM

Campaign 01V382000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mazda MPV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V171000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V191000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V113001 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V113002 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V382000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 1994 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ◆ 2003 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mazda MPV reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mazda MPV is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda MPV?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda MPV have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.