2001 Mazda B-Series Truck
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 126 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
30% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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The frame, suspension, and brake lines rusted through prematurely. The brake lines were replaced all around before 75,000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-26
Also filed under Suspension
Vehicle speed control
24% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Mazda B3000. While driving approximately 60 MPH the contact noticed the accelerator pedal felt loose. After the accelerator pedal was engaged with force there was a popping sound and the pedal began to function normally.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-16
Structure
19% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and body.
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Discovered the right rear spring hanger had rusted off the frame of the truck. Further inspection has found the frame is so badly rusted that repair of the spring hanger is not possible due to the overall condition of the frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-13
Also filed under Suspension
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the fourth door on the pick up truck the top latch is broken. Dealer was contacted and stated that it can not be fix.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-12
Power train
16% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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While driving 40 to 50 miles per hour, the automatic transmission started to shift gears (Up and down violently) lurching and bucking. I also noticed that the overdrive off-light was flashing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-26
Tires
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing sidewall.
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Tire tread separation on passenger rear side occurred on 8/28/09 in st. Augustine Florida. The vehicle was a Mazda B2300 (2001).
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-14
A large portion of the tire came off the center of the tire (Firestone wilderness ht P225-70R15). Nlm original equipment driver front
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-09
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-08-15Seat belts01V227002 Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began August 15, 2001. Owners who take their…
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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…
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2009-12-11Vehicle speed control09V414000 Mazda is recalling model year 1995 through 1997 and model year 2001 through 2003 trucks equipped with Texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (Scds) and/or anti-lock brake system (ABS)…
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners that dealers will install a universal fused jumper harness on the cruise control deactivation switch free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2009. Owners…
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V227002 · Seat belts
- Recall 07V347000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09V414000 · Vehicle speed control
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- Is the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.