2001 Mazda B-Series Truck Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving consumer looked back and noticed the driver's rear tail light was on fire. The fire was extinguished with water by the consumer, however the fire department did respond. The dashboard lights,and signal light were out. The windows worked. The headlights operated properly. Contact with the manufacturer will be made.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 19% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 10% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 3 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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