2000 Mazda B-Series Truck Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 22%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,438miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck, 22% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,438 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission went out at 12-28-04 . Dealer told me I needed a new transmission at a cost of 3800.00 . At speeds high and low it will not shift right. I tried to get help on this problem and Mazda corp said it would take a while to maybe solve.”
NHTSA complaint #10104650, filed 2004-12, 50,000 miles“While driving up a hill at any speed,the engine revs up high, but the vehicle looses power. The consumer drove the vehicle to a mechanic, who informed her that there was sludge accumulation inside the transmission. A new transmission is needed at this time. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10050062, filed 2003-12, 86,859 miles“The vehicle has several safety issues. 1. The door ajar light on dash repeatedly comes on as well as inside light while driving. This problem has occurred since vehicle was new and never repaired correctly by Mazda facility. 2. Truck has original wilderness ht tires from firestone, with 22,000 miles on them, and just had vibration and veering to right. Found ball on tread of drivers side steer tire, where apparently the tread is separating from the tire. The DOT code on these tires is w2uu ipo479, p225/70r15 100s. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229387, filed 2008-05, 22,000 miles“While driving a tlow speeds automatic transmission shifted gears. Dealership informed consumer that the problem pertained to the speed sensor, but the problem was not repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10092589, filed 2004-09, 26,000 miles“Transmission failed at 71000. Dealership stated that I would need new transmission at a cost of $3100.00. The truck has had transmission fluid changed at the recommended 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10018989, filed 2003-05, 71,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10206002Dec 8, 2021Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an…
- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10173097Mar 12, 2020Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10136777Apr 2, 2018Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing ATF. Using the wrong ATF may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission…
- 10097348Mar 11, 2013Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the…
- 10097367Mar 4, 2013Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the…
- 10016857Nov 22, 2004Thump / clunk from driveline on light acceleration or when stopping.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 21% |
| 2001 | 5 | 14% |
| 2000 | 13 | 22% |
| 1999 | 9 | 12% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck
14 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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