Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Vehicle speed control9
- Service brakes, hydraulic7
- Structure7
- Power train5
- Seat belts4
- Tires4
- Suspension3
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Air bags1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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 MANUFACTURED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 5, 2002. A COMPONENT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND DEVELOP A LEAK. THIS OCCURRENCE COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT, SMOKE OR BURN WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
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.
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 CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635775 | SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT |
| 635771 | AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION SLIPPING, DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733 OR P1762. *TT |
| 635769 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM. *TT |
| 635039 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATION, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1635 AND / OR P1639, P0602 PRESENT AFTER POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 635031 | SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING A HOOTING, EEKING, OR MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEARS, WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TT |
| 635025 | CLICKING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 06-001-02 DATED 6/18/2002. *TT |
| 634448 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BETWEEN 01-JUN-2001 AND 31-MAR-2002 MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AT A TRANSMISSION SERVO COVER (INTERMEDIATE AND/OR OVERDRIVE). *SLC |
| 634439 | SUBJECT REGARDING A WHINING/BUZZING NOISE FROM RADIO SPEAKERS. *SLC |
| 634386 | SUBJECT REGARDING LOW ENGINE RPM COLD/STALL AT CLUTCH RELEASE. *SLC |
| 634347 | SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300. *SLC |
| 634325 | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR, CATALYST EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS. *SLC |
| 634322 | SUBJECT REGARDING RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL. *SLC |
| 634320 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INABILITY TO REACH WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *SLC |
| 632238 | SUBJECT REGARDING BELT MINDER DISABLING / ENABLING PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 628269 | SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE. *JG |
| 628265 | SUBJECT REGARDING THUMPING NOISE/ BUMPING SENSATION. *JG |
| 628263 | SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEALING/WHISTLE NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE AREA. *JG |
| 628259 | SUBJECT REGARDING DELAYED REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *JG |
| 628258 | SUBJECT REGARDING P0733, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND/OR DELAYED 1-3 SHIFT. *JG |
| 628255 | SUBJECT REGARDING SPEEDOMETER DROPPING TO |
| 620912 | SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1998 AND FEBRUARY 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER OR BINDING CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE POWER SIDE WINDOW(S) IN THE DOWN OR UP MODE. *TT |
| 620893 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK OF POWER AFTER THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) HAS BEEN REPROGRAMMED USING WDS. *TT |
| 620891 | SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 2, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION, INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, P1000, ABS DTC 9, RABS DTC 16, OR A DELAYED OR HARSH SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT |
| 620888 | SOME VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT PRIOR TO 11/27/2000, MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START IDLE DIP WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL GEARS. *TT |
| 619651 | FIELD ACTION REGARDING VEHICLES INADVERTENTLY SOLD IN THE NORTHEAST STATES WITHOUT THE PROPER EMISSION CERTIFICATION FOR THE NORTHEAST TRADING REGION (NTR). *TT |
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