2002 Mazda B-Series Truck Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 18%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck, 18% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.
“The check engine light has come on 3 times in 22000 kms the mechanic said not to go over 140km. Bought when I bought the truck the sales man never told any thing about it. I have passed cars and trucks on a four lane high way and some times you got to speed up to get buy.when the speed limit is 110 km and they made me pay $65 bucks to fix it.something I didnt even no about or was told.”
NHTSA complaint #10071393, filed 2004-01, 22,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10281449, filed 2009-08, 59,000 miles“Intermittent, random, engine stalling. The 2002 Mazda b3000 dual sport will stall randomly and without warning. So far the vehicle has stalled on four separate occasions and under different weather conditions. Several other dual sport owners I have talked to report the same stalling condition. Dealership repair facility has so far been unable to verify a fault condition leading to engine stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #10066164, filed 2004-04, 10,000 miles“I have been to the dealership twice. I had it towed one of the times. The truck has been stalling out on me when I have been driving down the road. The dealership (sullivan watts Mazda) has said there is nothing wrong, and to have it towed back in the next time I have the problem. My truck did stall one last time while I was trying to stop at a red light. When the truck stalled I lost brake pressure and power steering and rear ended a car, totaling it. Causing $4,800 damage to my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10010307, filed 2003-03“Engine cooling system had internal corrosion which caused heating failure (thermostat). In new hampshire when the temperature is at or below zero, the risk of freezing to death because the car will not heat properly could have its consequences. In order to correct the problem, the engine had to be replaced (used engine) at a cost of $3000.00 the problem was caused, most likely by incorrect antifreeze installed in the engine. This was done either at the factory or the new car dealership when the car was preped for sale.”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 18% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 13% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 44% |
| 1992 | 2 | 18% |
| 1991 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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