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2000 Mazda MPV latches/locks/linkages problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2000 Mazda MPV7% of all complaints for this model year.

11
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
7%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

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

YearReportsShare
2005 MPV13%
2004 MPV11%
2003 MPV11%
2002 MPV11%
2001 MPV23%
1997 MPV29%
1992 MPV12%
1991 MPV23%
MPV latches/locks/linkages problems by year →

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.