MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mazda B-Series Truck

● Typical for this model
2000 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:06.989Z

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
58
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Tires

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 78 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 58 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints
1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 126 complaints 1994 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1998 1999: 78 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 58 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints
1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1994 1995: 42 complaints 1995 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1998 1999: 78 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 58 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009

2000: 58 complaints

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YearComplaints
199016
199114
199211
19939
1994126
199542
199655
199752
199867
199978
200058
200137
200228
200321
200424
200516
200611
200737
200811
20094

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Tires

24% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHFIRE

Power train

22% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-27

Steering

12% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and power steering fluid.

Suspension

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front and lower ball joint.

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"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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-22

Also filed under Seats

Structure

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Frame is rusted out did not pass inspection was advised not to drive it as the bed could fall off

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-03

No summary listed for above vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-22

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-08-26Tires00T005000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-12-27Seat belts00V228002 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2007-09-07Vehicle speed control07V347000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00T005000 · Tires
  • Recall 00V228002 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07V347000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 24% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.