Three problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 2000 Mazda MPV. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mazda MPV based on all problems reported for the 2000 MPV.
Car safety seat was strapped in middle row on passenger's side seat. When vehicle was involved in a passenger side collision it caused vehicle to roll, and seat belt, that held car safety seat, unbuckled while vehicle was rolling over. The two year toddler was injured during the accident.
Seat belts lock up when vehicle is moving, they do not release. I believe design defect in that belts are too short. Middle seat moves from left to right. When in the left position, it locks up immediately. Manufacturer says operating normally.
Foia request a full copy of the contents of odi investigation complaint# 875637, re seat belts, front buckle assembly. (nar).
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Integrated Child Seat Belt problems |