MYRModel Year Report

2003 Mazda B-Series Truck

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2003 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:50:46.002Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda B-Series Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 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 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009
2003: 21 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

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 21 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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My truck sat for a while I charged the Batt. I drove to the landfill in Tehachapi Ca. It ran fine. I unloaded the trash the engine idled for 30+min. The landfill had debris on the ground. The truck ran fine back to town. I had 3/4 fuel.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240123

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING, TURNING OFF AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND TURN INDICATOR. THE DASH LIT UP ABS, AIRBAG, AND CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180726

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH WAS INSTALLED AND THE FAILURE PROGRESSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160425

TIRES

2 of 21 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH INJURY
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15" DUNLOP TIRE, LOOKED LIKE IT WAS BARLEY USED STILL HAD THE NUMBS ON IT. MIDDLE OF TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF, SENDING THE BACK END OF OUR TRUCK SIDEWAYS THEN ROLLING IN A DEEP EMBANKMENT. TRUCK TOTALED. WILL GIVE MORE INFO. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120804

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 21 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING, TURNING OFF AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND TURN INDICATOR. THE DASH LIT UP ABS, AIRBAG, AND CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180726

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA B3000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140414

AIR BAGS

2 of 21 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND MY CAR WENT FLYING INTO THE GUARD RAIL AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR HEAD ON AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060702

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20051205 — PE (closed 20060324)

BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

R 20091211 — vehicle speed control

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) AND

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 MAY

Campaign 09V414000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V414000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 2001 ● 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 1999 ● 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck?

The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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