2000 Mazda MPV latches/locks/linkages problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2000 Mazda MPV — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 4, 2010
“The rear support cylinder that holds up the rear door has rusted around the ball and snapped in half in that area. Leaving only one support arm to hold the door up. Fortunately, it broke while we were putting the door back down, so there were no injuries. I believe this rusting occurred due to…”
filed Jun 5, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other MPV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MPV | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 MPV | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 MPV | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 MPV | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 MPV | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 MPV | 2 | 9% |
| 1992 MPV | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 MPV | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mazda MPV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.