2000 Mazda MPV Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Mazda MPV, 6% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,300 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.
“Dt: contact states: last week she was driving down the road and her gas pedal got stuck. She put on the brake and there was a funny noise, the engine was revving), but the car kept accelerating. Finally, she heard a popping noise and the pedal became unstuck. She called Mazda, and Mazda said there was a recall on the vehicle. Consumer called them, and they said the recall was on a cable that had to do with the cruise control, and that throttle box on the was the problem; which was not part of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10126841, filed 2005-06, 40,937 miles“Driving on highway down mountain pass accelerator stuck, car would not slow down. Could not turn off cruise control. Had to use both feet on brakes and use truck emergency turnout to stop. Engine was racing.”
NHTSA complaint #10078287, filed 2004-06, 65,600 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, she accidentally bumped the cruise control and noticed that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and would not respond when the brakes were applied. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal with force in order to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the vehicle off. After she started the vehicle again the vehicle began to function normally. The failure occurred four times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353362, filed 2010-09, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mazda MPV. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The contact engaged the emergency brake and applied excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle had not been driven daily, the engine would fail to start. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487181, filed 2012-12, 165,000 miles“Engine stalls intermittently and hesitates when applying accelerator pedal. Vehicle has been to dealer ship on several occasions. Dealer has been unable to correct problem. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #896286, filed 2001-09Related service bulletins
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 10% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 17% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
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 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology