Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Safari Zanzibar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Safari Zanzibar has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V278000 MONACO/BOSCH/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V097001 SAFARI/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V130001 SMC/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V128003 SAFARI MOTOR COACH/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V173000 SAFARI/ABS MODULATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Safari ZANZIBAR has a poor reliability rating due to numerous critical brake and seat belt recalls. These issues may lead to catastrophic brake failure or seat belt unlatching during collision.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| seat belt assembly | N/A | $100–$500 | very common |
| ABS sensors | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid every 2 years
- coolant flush every 3 years
- transmission service every 30,000 miles
- tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- soft brake pedal feel
- seat belt unlatching
- ABS warning light constantly on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Safari Zanzibar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.