2000 Mazda B-SERIES TRUCK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
58 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
73,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 58 complaints (20.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 12.1% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 10.3% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 5.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 12 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 7 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 3 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 |
| Suspension:Front | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Tires: 12; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 7; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 3; Structure:Frame And Members: 3; Suspension:Front: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Seats: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 3
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 36 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2000: 8; 2001: 18; 2002: 6; 2003: 6; 2004: 10; 2005: 3; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2013: 1; 2016: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003469 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)
BRITTLE METAL FAILURE IN REAR AXLE CAUSED A SHEAR NEAR THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50-55 MPH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL SEVERAL TIMES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003469 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018989 · 2003-05-20 (May 20, 2003)
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 71000. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT I WOULD NEED NEW TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF $3100.00. THE TRUCK HAS HAD TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AT THE RECOMMENDED 30,000. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018989 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021273 · 2003-06-09 (June 9, 2003)
DOOR LATCH SENSOR FAILS IN HIGH TEMP (>75 DEG F). THIS GIVES DOOR UNLATCHED ALARM, AND KEY IN IGNITION ALARM. HAPPENS WHENEVER IT SITS IN SUNLIGHT AND DOOR HEATS UP. WILL TEMPORARILY FIX ITSELF IF A/C RUNS INSIDE FOR >20 MINS. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN A B3000 2002 MODEL A FRIEND HAS. FORD ALSO SUPPOSEDLY RECALLED MUSTANGS FOR SAME ISSUE. REQUEST YOU HAVE RECALL EXTENDED TO MAZDA PICKUPS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 87,240 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021273 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032758 · 2003-08-13 (August 13, 2003)
DRIVER SEATBACK RECLINER ATTACHMENT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH THE FORD EXPLORER IN ACTION # PE03-020, EXCEPT MY VEHICLE IS A MAZDA B4000 TRUCK, YEAR 2000. THE EXPLORER IS ALSO ON A TRUCK CHASIS. BOTH VEHICLES BASICALLY COME FROM FORD, RIGHT? MAZDA MADETHE REPAIR AT NO CHARGE TO ME.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 32,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043791 · 2003-10-28 (October 28, 2003)
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES --VIBATION , CUPING , ALSO PROBLEMS WITH OIL GAUGES --DONT WORK UNTILL TRUCK WARMS UP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043791 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050062 · 2003-12-04 (December 4, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AT ANY SPEED,THE ENGINE REVS UP HIGH, BUT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED HER THAT THERE WAS SLUDGE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 86,859 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050062 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055754 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AWAY FROM THE CONSUMER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061222 · 2004-03-03 (March 3, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING GEAR SHIFT POPPED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWING DOWN IN FIRST OR THIRD GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10061222 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V228002 · Seat Belts
Reported: 2000-08-18 (August 18, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY BUILD DATE CODES ARE WITHIN THE SUSPECT RANGE. THOSE WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V347000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2007-08-07 (August 7, 2007)
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2007, DIRECTING THEM TO HAVE THE SPEED DEACTIVATION CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED TEMPORARILY. A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS WAS IN FEBRUARY 2008 ADVISING THEM TO RETURN TO DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE REPAIR PART. OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHO DID NOT RECEIVE A PHASE 2 NOTICE AND HAVE NOT HAD THE RECALL COMPLETED WILL BE NOTIFIED BEGINNING AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
NHTSA campaign record ↗