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2000 Mazda MPV repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 83 repairs.
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2000 Mazda MPV repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (52%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Mazda MPV

Engine not specified

Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Feb 2010
Sep 2009

93000 mi

C $350
oil pan replaced due to damaged thread 
Dec 2009

95480 mi

C $350
leaking engine oil. gaskets need replacement 
Mazda MPV in Rhode Island, United States
May 2009 - Aug 2009
Jun 2009

89000 mi

US $250
Water pump not working properly. 
Aug 2009

89000 mi
Traded in under C4C with minor electrical problems (the interior door lights would not turn off when the car was running).  

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2000 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

170-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010

45000 mi

US $300
New brake drums, belts and  motor mount. 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Sep 2015
Oct 2011

148800 mi

C $360
Replaced alternator. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
May 2011 - Jan 2012
Jul 2011

110000 mi

US $1000
Knocking sound on front struts/suspension. 
Jan 2012 Rear door passenger side sliding door lock actuator failed. 
Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

173000 mi
Exhaust manifold leaking when sold. 
Mazda MPV in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

168000 mi

US $600
Inherent overheating , which anyone with knowledge of the Canadian engine swap "fiasco" is well aware of. These vehicles should have all been recalled for engine replacements!! 
Mazda MPV in Mozambique
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

79360 mi
Exhaust Manifold Gasket need to be replaced the acelerator sensor was not working and the car wasnt developing the speeds. Was just running in the first gear spark plugs 
Mazda MPV in Nigeria
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011

68820 mi

$250
Faulty right tire hub gave way, Speedometer & odometer stopped working after. Speedometer sensor fixed. When trying to fix speedometer previously,the trans got bad and wouldn't change gear, O/D light on. 
Apr 2014

132740 mi

$400
transmission shot, had to be either repaired or replaced opted to replace 
Jul 2014

139500 mi
fixed holes in the exhaust with the use of steel wool, steel cans and clamps to improve fuel economy cracks in rear suspension welded, I mean this component http://www.mazdapartsunlimited.com/auto-parts/2000/mazda/mpv/lx-trim/2-5l-v6-gas-engine/suspension-cat/suspension-springs-and-related-components-scat/54224505-assy 
Aug 2014

139500 mi

$150
The ignition coil failed, was replaced with used. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2014
Nov 2012

119400 mi

US $500
Oxygen sensor replaced, periodic maintenance nag reset 
Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2011
Mar 2009

108000 mi
CEL came on, van running fine. I took it to autozone and was told that an O2 sensor needs replaced. I'm going to wait a bit until I can afford to replace it. 
Oct 2010

108000 mi
Water pump failed, replaced. Negative battery terminal rusted away from the wire. Replaced, van now starts. O2 sensor on order O2 sensor installed. 
Mazda MPV in Queensland, Australia
Jun 2008 - Dec 2017
Oct 2008

111600 mi

A $100
Cooling system overflow bottle leaking. 
May 2009

119660 mi

A $250
Engine ignition coil failing have replaced HT leads, waiting for coil. 
Jun 2009

120280 mi
Replaced ignition leads with OEM brand from Top gun and turned out didnt require the coil at all. 
Aug 2009

122760 mi

A $50
Coolant leak from top radiator hose. System pressurised to find leak. Hose clamps replaced. 
Nov 2009

123380 mi

A $450
Connecting hose to thermostat/engine/water pump failed. Water pump required replacement (original waterpump lasted almost 200,000km). 
Feb 2010

126260 mi

A $450
Axle Bump Stops needed replacement. 
Nov 2010

132260 mi

A $900
Radiator was repaired just over three years ago, but has consistently been failing as the car has been overheating up major hills etc. 
Dec 2010

132680 mi

A $885
Replaced Shock absorbers all round. Orignal equipment has lasted 11 years and >200,000km. 
Dec 2012

157480 mi

A $200
High tension leads 
Oct 2013

166240 mi

A $285
Rubber Coupling needed replacing 
Nov 2013

167400 mi

A $200
Replacement of rear view mirror after it fell off in my hand (probably sun damage over the years). 
Mar 2014

172360 mi

A $900
Starter Motor failure and replacement 
Mazda MPV in North Dakota, United States
May 2008 - Jul 2014
Mar 2009

84000 mi

US $220
Alternator failed. 
May 2010

90600 mi

US $545
Front seal was leaking oil. Replaced. 
Aug 2011

107000 mi

US $556
The alternator stopped charging and it was replaced. 
Mar 2012

111000 mi

US $350
Battery drained. Fusable link was blown during jump start. Blown fuses were replaced and cause of battery drain was determined to be radio, which was diconnected. 
Apr 2013

123200 mi

US $458
intake manifold gasket was leaking. Replaced. 
Sep 2013

131000 mi

US $283
Window regulator for drivers door went out 
Mar 2014

132000 mi

US $145
Replaced rear shocks 
Mazda MPV in Wisconsin, United States
May 2008 - Nov 2012
Jun 2009

112000 mi

US $150
Water pump failed at 112,000 miles. Replaced with OEM replacement part. 
Aug 2009

113000 mi

US $400
Bad ball joint on driver's side. Replaced both lower control arms as a preventative measure. 
Nov 2009

115000 mi

US $900
Windings in alternator failed, alternator seized.  
Aug 2010

122000 mi

US $350
Replaced 2 front struts. 
Mar 2011

137000 mi

US $550
Front brakes replaced (pads, rotors, and 1 caliper), coolant leak in rear heater fixed. 
Oct 2012

173000 mi

US $20
Replaced right side tie rod end 
Mazda MPV in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2015
Sep 2009

133000 mi

US $200
Found a hair line crack on the right side of the radiator after filling antifreeze to the recovery tank almost everyday. Replaced the defective radiator. 
Jan 2010

136000 mi

US $453
rough idle and spewing nauscious exhaust fumes. replaced ignition wire set and all six spark plugs. 
Feb 2010

137000 mi

US $56
Erratic Idle speed problem recurred after spark plug/ignition wire set replacement. Replaced ignition coil module, idle speed back to normal. Replaced ignition coil pack in an attempt to improve spark intensity. Intermittent rough idle problem was cleared and returned. 
Mar 2010

138000 mi

US $2
DTC's P0171 and P0174 occur once every four to five days. Replaced broken Idle Air Control Valve gasket. No DTC's noted. Lesson learned: Do Not re-use any gaskets. 
Jul 2010

142000 mi

US $6
Loss of air conditioning. Repair shop replaced defective compressor and recharged with new refrigerant. Check Engine Light DTG P0455. Replaced gas tank cap. No CEL. 
Oct 2010

145000 mi

US $80
Replaced worn out rear shocks because they make noise over bumps. 
Dec 2010

147000 mi

US $15
REPLACED PCV VALVE DUE TO P0171 DTC AND CONDENSATION (MILKY OIL FILM ON OLD PCV VALVE). ADDED CLAMPS TO PCV VACUUM HOSE CONNECTIONS. 
Feb 2011

148000 mi

US $407
Heard loud whining noise and the Battery warning light was lit. Replaced alternator to clear both. 
May 2011

150883 mi
constant random misfire dtc P0300, found crack in a rubber air hose connects air filter to IAC. constant random misfire dtc P0300, found crack in a rubber air hose connects air filter to IAC. 
Jan 2012

160000 mi

US $185
Engine crank but won't start. Replaced all (6) fouled platinum +4 spark plugs that only ran 24,000 miles. No check engine light. 
Mazda MPV in Delaware, United States
May 2009 - May 2014
Sep 2010

116000 mi

US $140
Replace leaky flex pipe. 
Oct 2010

118000 mi

US $300
Driver side power lock actuator gear failed. New one installed. 
Jun 2011

125000 mi

US $62
Right Lift support rusted out and broke. Replace both Left and Right lift support. 
Aug 2011

128000 mi

US $150
replaced the rear ac/heat pipe as it is leaking antifreeze. 
Dec 2011

129000 mi

US $500
Alternator not charging. Battery light came on. Replace alternator and battery. 
Apr 2012

131800 mi

US $150
the remanufactured alternator had only 1 yr warranty. Failed during a long trip (8 hrs) and luckily replaced with a remanufactured alternator (CHAMPION) that has 3 yr warranty with no charge for labor. Paid extra 150 for it though. 
Jun 2013

144000 mi

US $200
Replace passenger side lock actuator. Rear right door lock actuator not working too. But skip that repair to save money. 
May 2014

148000 mi
Rear right door lock actuator not working. 
Mazda MPV in Florida, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012

234000 mi

US $170
Replaced leaking Radiator 
Jan 2013

242000 mi

US $193
Coolant hose failure. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2015
Nov 2013

111000 mi

US $20
Was told in Mar my check engine light code was replace catalytic converter. Waited til registration due because of high cost. Went to another mechanic - code was for vacuum leak but he found none and reset chk eng light 

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2000 Mazda MPV 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda MPV in California, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

80000 mi
replace catalytic converter 

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2000 Mazda MPV 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
Jul 2009

139000 mi

US $380
o2 sensor was replaced, first replacement at 139k. pretty good for an o2, usually see them go a lot sooner. 
Nov 2009

139000 mi

US $1100
Radiator leaking, replaced radiator, thermostat and hoses. CEL came on, replaced intake and exhaust gaskets. 
Dec 2009

139000 mi

US $275
Oil cooler transmission line failed, reattached line with a clamp and then traded-in vehicle. 

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