MYRModel Year Report

2003 Mazda B-Series Truck

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2003 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:10.543Z

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
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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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 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 21 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 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 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 21 2004: 24 complaints 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 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 21 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009

2003: 21 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199016
199114
199211
19939
1994126
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.

Electrical system

4 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

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, 2024-01-23

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and structure

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, 2018-07-26

Also filed under Exterior lighting

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, 2016-04-25

Power train

3 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

CRASH

Air bags

3 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-02

Tires

2 of 21 total reports mention: tires.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-04

Exterior lighting

2 of 21 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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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, 2014-04-14

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-12-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-03-24 Brake lights inoperative
  2. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V414000 · Vehicle speed control
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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 electrical system, accounting for 19% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.