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2002 Mazda B-Series Truck Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.

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 1st/2nd gear synchromesh went out 5 times, finally Mazda admitted something was wrong with engine,3x was under warranty, last 2x I paid all costs. Judge ruled against Mazda in small claims court.”

NHTSA complaint #11180839, filed 2019-02, 30,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200214%
200012%
199411%

Other parts of the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck

Air bags
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior 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.

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