Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Mazda MPV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Mazda MPV has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 149 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #01V382000 MAZDA/FMVSS 135/BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V113001 MAZDA/FMVSS 120/TIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V113002 MAZDA/FMVSS 120/TIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V191000 MAZDA/REAR DOOR LOCK LINKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V171000 MAZDA/FUEL INJECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints
- Structure 17 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Seat Belts 13 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
Of the 149 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 149 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Mazda MPV has several recalls, notably concerning braking systems and door latches, and numerous complaints regarding engine and tire issues, which diminish its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake lines | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| Door latches | 60,000–100,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| Suspension | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfiring or rough idle
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Doors not locking properly
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Mazda MPV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.