2000 Mazda Mpv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2000 Mazda Mpv, and owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2000 Mazda Mpv
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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…
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…
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Labels (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.
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Labels (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 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.
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Latch (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 incomplete locking of the door when the childproof locking system is used.
Remedy: Dealers will install parts in the latching assembly that will prevent this problem from occurring.
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Gasoline (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 manifold
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower intake manifold assembly.
149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Mazda Mpv have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 23 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 82,883 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 26 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 2021 · Service brakes
“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 spontaneou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2016 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Mazda MPV. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Mazda Mpv model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda Mpv model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 22 |
| 1990 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 47 |
| 1991 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 66 |
| 1992 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 61 |
| 1993 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 51 |
| 1994 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 36 |
| 1995 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 19 |
| 1996 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 18 |
| 1997 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 22 |
| 1998 Mazda Mpv | 1 | 19 |
| 1999 Mazda Mpv | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 149 |
| 2001 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 70 |
| 2002 Mazda Mpv | 4 | 124 |
| 2003 Mazda Mpv | 4 | 113 |
| 2004 Mazda Mpv | 5 | 71 |
| 2005 Mazda Mpv | 3 | 36 |
| 2006 Mazda Mpv | 2 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2000 Mazda Mpv
How do I know if my 2000 Mazda Mpv has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2000 Mazda Mpv; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V113001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.