The 2000 Mazda MPV has 13 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak risk from mismatched fuel injectors and intake manifold that can start an engine compartment fire.
A separate engine concern affects vehicles with the 2.5L V6: in extreme cold (around -30 to -40 degrees Celsius), the throttle valve can freeze and prevent the engine from slowing down when the driver lifts off the accelerator, though pressing the brake pedal can still bring the vehicle to a stop. There is also a recall involving the cruise control actuator cable, which can break and cause the cruise control to malfunction; this includes vehicles that had the cruise control previously repaired, as the replacement cable may also be defective.
On the chassis and safety side, certain vehicles without anti-lock brakes have a brake pipe layout that does not meet stopping distance requirements if the brake system suffers a partial failure, meaning the van may take significantly longer to stop. The rear door child lock mechanism can collect dust and fail to latch fully, allowing the door to swing open while driving. The rear liftgate stay dampers can also rust and seize, causing the stud bolts to snap and the liftgate to drop unexpectedly during use.
The remaining recalls cover tire labeling: some vehicles carry incorrect or non-compliant cold inflation pressure labels, and the powertrain control module on certain Canadian-market vehicles has programming that does not meet emissions requirements.
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What can fail
The liftgate stay dampers and stud bolts can rust and stick together, causing the bolts to break. This may allow the liftgate to suddenly drop while opening or closing.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the left and right dampers and stud bolts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
At temperatures between -30 and -40°C, the throttle valve can freeze, preventing engine speed from dropping when you release the accelerator pedal. The brake pedal still works to stop the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the intake manifold and PCV hose with modified parts to change how the PCV hose system is routed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The cruise control actuator cable may break due to weak design. A broken cable can shift out of position and interfere with the accelerator cable, preventing the engine from slowing down while driving.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the cruise control actuator cable with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The brake pipes are positioned incorrectly, which prevents the vehicle from meeting stopping distance requirements if one part of the brake system fails.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the proportioning valve, brake pipes, and related hardware to correct the layout.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The brake pipe layout is improper, so these minivans without anti-lock brakes cannot stop within the required distance if the brake system partially fails.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the brake system to restore proper stopping distance in partial failure conditions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Tire information labels may show incorrect cold inflation pressure for 16-inch tires or lack recommended rim specifications. 15-inch tires may have missing sidewall markings, and 15-inch rims may lack required markings.
What the fix does
Corrected labels and installation instructions will be mailed to owners. Owners with 16-inch tires will be instructed to inflate to 35 psi. Owners with 15-inch tires will be advised to replace P205/65 R15 92 tires with P205/65 R15 94 tires.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure label on these minivans shows incorrect cold inflation pressure for the 16-inch tires, not meeting federal tire safety standards.
What the fix does
Owners will receive corrected tire pressure labels and manual inserts. Check tire pressure and inflate to 35 PSI as specified.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire information label on the vehicle does not meet federal tire safety standards. The label lacks required tire selection and rim information.
What the fix does
Corrected tire information labels and owner manual inserts will be sent to owners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The engine control computer has incorrect programming, causing the vehicle to not meet emission standards.
What the fix does
Your dealer will reprogram the engine control computer to correct settings.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Dust can accumulate in the rear door lock controller linkage due to its shape, preventing the lock mechanism from working properly. This may cause the rear door to not lock fully when childproof mode is on, risking door opening while driving.
What the fix does
A clip will be added to the linkage in both rear doors to prevent dust buildup and ensure proper locking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fuel injectors don't fit properly with the lower intake manifold, which could cause fuel to leak. If ignited, this leak could start an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the lower intake manifold with the correct part to fix the fit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Dust can accumulate in the rear door lock controller due to its shape, preventing the lock mechanism from working properly and leaving the door incompletely locked when using the childproof locking system.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new parts in the latching assembly to prevent dust accumulation and restore proper door locking function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel injectors installed in these minivans don't match the lower intake manifold they're paired with.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lower intake manifold assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
