2000 Mazda MPV: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker MPV years.
155 owner complaints, most about engine and engine cooling. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 MPV?The 2000 Mazda MPV has 155 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and tires.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Mazda MPV vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other MPV years only. How we score it
Is 2000 a good year for the MPV?
Across the 11 MPV model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (1999) to 155 (2000). With 155 complaints, the 2000 MPV sits above the model's median of 42.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2000 MPV
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 00V113001VEHICLE 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."
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 00V113002VEHICLE 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."
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 01V382000VEHICLE 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.
latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Campaign 99V191000VEHICLE 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.
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engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Campaign 99V171000VEHICLE 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
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the vehicle's age and maintenance history.
Owner insights cover all generations of the MPV. See the full MPV owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used MPV listings typically run $3,950–$6,995 across 1989 to 2006 model years.
Other MPV model years
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