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Mazda B-Series TruckModel year report

2001 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
82,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 9 complaints (24% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and body and structure (7). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 24% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 78 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (1), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “I contacted heritage Mazda in towson md to have the recall fixed. After being transferred 4 different times, the service writer informed me that they could not get the harness to fix this issue and I would have to wait a few years. I contacted Mazda corporate direct and was told by them that the part is available. I feel that heritage just didn't want to do the fix and would like someone to look into why they will not fix a recall item for my truck?”

NHTSA complaint #10762917, filed 2015-09, 144,476 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2001 Mazda b3000 4x4 pickup. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular service, the technicians advised him that the frame and the brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was repaired for the frame. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable. When the Mazda was lifted to repair the brake line and replace the brakes the spring shackles broke off due to extreme rust, costing an additional $450. …”

NHTSA complaint #10428958, filed 2011-10, 90,000 miles

Body and structure: “The entire frame rusted out from under my truck. While driving down the street, the spare tire fell away from the bottom of the truck, ripping off the left side of the bumper. I have been to numerous garages about repair and none will touch it. The say that this is a problem with the Mazda truck (and sister truck a ford). The body of the truck is still in great shape. It only has 90600 miles on it. There is not any rusting on the outside of the truck. Everything but the frame would run for another 90000 mile easily! I feel that something should be done about this problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10821428, filed 2016-01, 90,600 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “When pulling out into traffic, the vehicle lacked acceleration for several seconds. No impact reported. The consumer stated that she had to pump the gas pedal before the vehicle would accelerate. The consumer stated that when it rains the vehicle slides.”

NHTSA complaint #10079765, filed 2005-02, 63,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

24% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 51,000 and 100,766 miles.

6%0–1018%10–250%25–5018%50–7529%75–10024%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 82,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 78 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 78 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mazda B-Series Truck

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20081153———Not enough data
20073785,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2006117,5006———Not enough data
20051675,0003———Rising
20042464,5583———Stable
20032141,8001———Rising
20022826,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20013782,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20005873,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19997897,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19986767,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19975280,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199655140,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199542110,5501——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199412292,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1993985,0000———Not enough data
199211123,0001———Not enough data
199114196,7001———Not enough data
199016—0———Stable

All Mazda B-Series Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 9 complaints (24% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,000 miles and the middle half falls between 51,000 and 100,766 miles; 24% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.