2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
The 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (3 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK, potentially affecting up to 115,600 vehicles.
Recall 09V414000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 39,600 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
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 CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500 OPTION #6.
View full details →Recall 07V347000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 76,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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 SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS WAS IN FEBRUARY 2008 ADVISING...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSMISSION 1ST/2ND GEAR SYNCHROMESH WENT OUT 5 TIMES, FINALLY MAZDA ADMITTED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH ENGINE,3X WAS UNDER WARRANTY, LAST 2X I PAID ALL COSTS. JUDGE RULED AGAINST MAZDA IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT.
TRANSMISSION 1ST/2ND GEAR SYNCHROMESH WENT OUT 5 TIMES, FINALLY MAZDA ADMITTED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH ENGINE,3X WAS UNDER WARRANTY, LAST 2X I PAID ALL COSTS. JUDGE RULED AGAINST MAZDA IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT.
DEALER CONFIRMS THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETED NOV 1, 2007 I CALLED TODAY TO CONFIRM, AND GAVE MY NEW ADDRESS: 4133 224TH LANE SE, UNIT #101, ISSAQUAH, WA 98029-5203. HOW DO I GET THIS RECALL REMOVED - IMPORTANT FOR POTENTIAL FUTURE SALE... DEALER IS LEE JOHNSON CHEV /MAZDA OF KIRKLAND WA. UPDATED 02/08/17*LJ *CN
CAN NOT GET THE LOCAL MAZDA DEALER (SKYLAND AUTOMOTIVE)(888-231-1092) TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE SAFETY RECALL 4707H REPAIRED. CAN YOU HELP.
I WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGH WAY AND BRAKED FOR THERE WAS TRAFFIC AHEAD AND AS SOON AS MY RPM WENT LOW MY TRUCK SUDDENLY HESITATED DEEPLY AND TURNED OFF. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0100304 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3.0L LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS- DIAGNOSTIC-SERVICE TIP. *JB TT
0902503 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS - ELECTRICAL. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 09-025-03 DATED 12/1/2003. *TT
0500902 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION SLIPPING, DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733 OR P1762. *TT
0407 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
DPFE SENSOR APPLICATION REVISION. PARTS FLASH. *TT DPFE SENSOR WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM (SSP) 59. *TT
0800203 — AIR BAGS
SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1877 / LFC 46 AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1881 / LFC 47. *TT
0004164 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPARK KNOCK, DETONATION OR PING CONDITION THROTTLE TIP-IN OR DURING STEADY STATE OPERATION AT OR NEAR WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L FFV/EFI ENGINES. REPAIR INFORMATION REVIEW1. *TT
0102903 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY, ALONG WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. *TT
0100703 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE / ENGINE VIBRATION. *TT
0101202 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300. *SLC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
- 1997 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 64 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 81 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 96 complaints
- 2000 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 74 complaints
- 2001 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 55 complaints
- 2002 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK (current)
- 2003 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 25 complaints
- 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 26 complaints
- 2005 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 17 complaints
- 2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 14 complaints
- 2007 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — 37 complaints
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