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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2001 Mazda B-Series Truck Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Consumer states that the clutch catches too quickly when gears are shifted and there is a loud clunk that can be felt and heard throughout the truck, consumer states it is metal hitting metal. Vehicle pulls to the right. Motor is missing and has no power. Drivers door flies open after going over bumps. Dealer refused to do anything about any of the problems and is stating that everything is normal. A service technician stated that it sounded like the clutch was not catching until the last minute, the jarring was the transmission after shifting and decelerating out of adjustment.”

NHTSA complaint #893559, filed 2001-08

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200113%
200012%

Other parts of the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck

Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology