2000 Mazda B-Series: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is tires (21% of complaints); the 2002 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“"takata recall" my seat broke from the bottom piece thereon the part that reclines theres a bar that goes across no cant really sit on there right the vehicle wasbnot in motion as it was parked happend when I was getting on...”Owner report · Seats · Feb 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda b3000. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire while it was parked in a residential driveway. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. A police/fire report was not filed. The approximate failure mileage was 400,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2013
“Frame rusted out, rusted tire carrier, and rear leaf spring mounts. Unsafe truck until we temporarily fixed the problem because mazda would not. Frame should last longer than 8 years after being in heated garage. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2009
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“Retard tire(s) sizes...? B/c fire retardent...? Dot:(aahhmtz000), (pjc49r1204),(mdur18hr) should be a 16" size rim... *tr”Owner report · Tires · Dec 2007
“Driver felt vibration wile driving in fast lane, driver then lost control and collided into another vehicle. *ts the consumer lost control of the truck due to tire tread separation. The tire brand was firestone. The driver of the other vehicle was injured. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2005
“Consumer inspected vehicle after hearing a loud squeaky noise coming from the front passenger sides. When inspecting he found a loose prematurely rusted lower ball joint with no lubrication and replaced the part. Dealer stated there was never any type of grease fitting which caused rusting. Consumer saved the old rusted lower ball joint part.*ak *sb *nm”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2005
“Transmission went out at 12-28-04 . Dealer told me I needed a new transmission at a cost of 3800.00 . At speeds high and low it will not shift right. I tried to get help on this problem and mazda corp said it would take a while to maybe solve. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2004
“I was involved in an accident and the air bags deployed on the first impact, but when I was rear ended my head was cut open by the plastic cover for the air bag. When I was rear ended a 2nd and 3rd time my nose was cut by the same plastic cover.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2004
“While driving a tlow speeds automatic transmission shifted gears. Dealership informed consumer that the problem pertained to the speed sensor, but the problem was not repaired. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2004
“While placing the key inside of the ignition, the anti theft alarm system would come on and stay on. This caused the vehicle to not start. The driver has contacted the dealer for a appointment for inspection of the vehicle. Please fill in additional information. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
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."
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Mazda B-Series reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Mazda B-Series. The most complained-about area is tires (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Mazda B-Series problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 73,000 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Mazda B-Series have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.