2002 Mazda B-Series Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Tires:sidewall (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (122)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-29 · SA-011-24b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-07 · SA-011-24a · Other
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Wheels 2024-02-12 · SA-011-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Showing the 6 most recent of 122 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-02-18 · Power Train · 30,000 mi“transmission 1st/2nd gear synchromesh went out 5 times, finally mazda admitted something was wrong with engine,3x was under warranty, last 2x i paid all costs. judge ruled against mazda in small claims court.…”
2017-01-30 · Vehicle Speed Control · 144,000 mi“dealer confirms this recall was completed nov 1, 2007 i called today to confirm, and gave my new address: 4133 224th lane se, unit #101, issaquah, wa 98029-5203. how do i get this recall removed - important for potential future sale... dealer is lee johnson chev /mazda of kirkland wa. updated 02/08/17*lj *cn…”
2010-03-31 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc)“can not get the local mazda dealer (skyland automotive)(888-231-1092) to make an appointment to have the safety recall 4707h repaired. can you help.…”
2009-08-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 59,000 mi“i was driving in the high way and braked for there was traffic ahead and as soon as my rpm went low my truck suddenly hesitated deeply and turned off. *tr…”
2009-05-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 777,000 mi“engine cooling system had internal corrosion which caused heating failure (thermostat). in new hampshire when the temperature is at or below zero, the risk of freezing to death because the car will not heat properly could have its consequences. in order to correct the problem, the engine had to be replaced (used engine) at a cost of $3000.00 …”
2008-04-02 · Seats · 55,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda b3000. while the contact was seated in the parked vehicle, the driver's seat back rest failed. he currently has a box behind the back rest to keep it erect. the dealer wants to keep the vehicle overnight and charge for a diagnostic. the contact does not want to leave his vehicle overnight or pay for the diagnost…”
2008-03-15 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 24,000 mi“since i purchased the vehicle there has been noticeable play in the rear differential. i ignored it for a long time and then after the warranty had expired i took it to a repair shop in the area that has a very good reputation for repairing and setting up differentials. after examining the gears in the rear end he told me the play was caused by a…”
2008-02-26 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 72,500 mi“passenger low beam headlight does not work fuse is ok fuse slot has power lamp was replaced still does not work. *tr…”
2008-02-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 40,500 mi“factory recall we were notified to have our cruise control on our 2002 mazda 4wd-b400 pu disconnected because of a factory recall. we did this in october 2007. to date we have heard nothing about the repairs. our dealers keeps telling us that they are waiting for parts. where in the world are these parts manufactured that they can't get them b…”
2007-09-28 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · 28,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda b3000. the contact received a safety recall notice and took her vehicle to the mazda dealer on september 26, 2007. the dealer deactivated the cruise control switch, however, the abs light illuminated the same day. the vehicle was returned to the dealer on september 27, 2007. mazda reconnected the cruise control …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.