2000 Mazda MPV Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Mazda MPV, 7% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Complaint received e-mail. We are having problems with the front door not unlocking. We had to fix the passenger's side about a month ago. Now, the driver's side can not be opened unless using a key on the outside or hold the unlocked button on the inside. I hope we never get into a wreck because no one could get us out of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10113616, filed 2005-04, 44,000 miles“The driver sliding door handle came off in my hand when I was attempting to open the door of my van....this is the second time this has happened, I already had to pay $300 to fix the passenger side sliding door handle when the exact same things happened within the last year and that time I was holding my son and almost fell!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10140588, filed 2005-10, 80,900 miles“We have a 2000 Mazda MPV van. My wife said that the engine was making a loud roaring noise. I found a Mazda MPV site that indicated as subject -fog horn/moaning noise from engine compartment...which may occur when engine is half-warmed up or in deceleration. Site calls for iac valve with a modified part to be repaired. I asked the Mazda dealership about a possible recall. They were quick, and I mean quick to say that there are none. I mentioned that there are two other recalls documented on the consumer reports website. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153340, filed 2006-03, 50,000 miles“Drivers door will not unlatch. Electric lock functions - unlocking all other doors. The inside and outside handle are easy to move, but do not appear to be linked to the latch, so the door will not unlatch and open. This appears to be a safety problem, and several reports appear on Mazda owner websites noting the internal bar connected to the latch mechanism can come loose, rotate and unlink so the door can't be unlatched using either handle.”
NHTSA complaint #10347350, filed 2010-08, 155,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2000 Mazda MPV. The contact's cigarette lighter didn't work properly, it currently was not working . The passenger door locks did not unlock without the contact manually unlocking them or using the key. There were no warning indicators for the failures. While driving 50 MPH the vehicle began making a loud roaring noise, it began to shake and appeared to lose power, but never stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and the failure recurred. The current and failure mileage were 44000.”
NHTSA complaint #10182476, filed 2007-02, 44,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V191000Jul 16, 1999Vehicle description: minivans. Due to the inappropriate shape of the linkage in the rear door lock controller, accumulated dust may prevent the door lock…Covers: Mazda MPV 2000
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mazda MPV
24 complaintsTires
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mazda MPV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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