2000 Mazda B-Series Truck

● Typical for this model
2000 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:00.366Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda B-Series Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 122 complaints 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 78 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009
2000: 58 complaints
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YearComplaints
199016
199114
199211
19939
1994122
199542
199655
199752
199867
199978
200058
200137
200228
200321
200424
200516
200611
200737
200811
20094

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 21%

21% of complaints: tires — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000822

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000826 — tires

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 TIR

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.

Campaign 00T005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001227 — seat belts

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

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.

Campaign 00V228002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070907 — vehicle speed control

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 SEC

Campaign 07V347000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00T005000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V228002 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V347000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 2001 ● 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 1999 ● 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.