2000 Mazda MPV Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Mazda MPV, 7% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles.
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.
“The camber bolt on the 2000 Mazda MPV needs to be adjusted this has caused my driver side tire to wear down unevenly and become flat. This had not happened while driving , but if it we were driving this very well could have caused a blow out. Both Mazda & yokohama would not take responsibility for the wear on the tire with only 14,777 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #740246, filed 2001-01“The contact owns a 2000 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle veered to the right and jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure but advised that an alignment needed to be performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 147,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10588151, filed 2014-05, 145,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that coolant began leaking from the vehicle. When the wheel bearing cover was removed, it was discovered that the heating tubing had rusted and contained a hole. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 80,200 and failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10193887, filed 2007-06, 80,000 miles“Due possibly to poor alignment, incorrect coil springs, all four tires worn dangerously and had to be replaced. Mazda issued bulletins on these problems to dealer but did not notify owners. There was also a bulletin on a brake problem, not reported to owner. (DOT number: fd9l tiresize: 65r15)”
NHTSA complaint #752454, filed 2001-09“The vehicle was not leveled properly, the passengers side was approximately 1 inch or more higher than the driver's side, the dealership said the springs were uneven and refused to fix, finally the dealership approved fixing the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #557726, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213387Feb 15, 2016Shock absorber replacement guidelines
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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