2003 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 41,800miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (19% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and fuel system (3). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 53% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,800 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 85 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system4 19%
- Air bags3 14%
- Fuel system3 14%
- Exterior lighting2 9.5%
- Other or unknown2 9.5%
- Tires2 9.5%
- Brakes1 4.8%
- Steering1 4.8%
- Body and structure1 4.8%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The electrical system shut down while I was driving, turning off air conditioner, radio, interior lights, and turn indicator. The dash lit up ABS, airbag, and cruise control indicators. When I stopped, I turned off the engine and turned the key to power without starting engine and found the electrical working again. I tried driving again and the electrical system worked for a short time and went off again. When it first happened, I was driving straight on a city street”
NHTSA complaint #11113986, filed 2018-07, 98,000 milesAir bags: “I was in an accident and I was hit from behind and my car went flying into the guard rail at about 35 miles per hour head on and my air bags did not deploy. I was sent to the hospital.”
NHTSA complaint #10161251, filed 2006-07, 61,700 milesFuel system: “Fuel pump gasket seal leak was determined after 567 miles on my new Mazda truck b2300. I notice the dash board engine check light on, my way to work while driving on freeway 120(manteca,ca.) and immediately exited on the first exit point and find a parking spot and called modesto Mazda dealership to informed them of the situation and talk to craig osmer and dennis hinkley about it and told me to continue my journey to work and drop the vehicle the next day not knowing the cause of the engine warning lights on? So I went ahead and went to my work on thursday the 22nd of may,2003. …”
NHTSA complaint #10021211, filed 2003-06, 567 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “My 2003 Mazda b3000 pickup spontaneously shifted from neutral into reverse and crashed the (driver's side) open door into the inside wall of my garage. The vehicle was idling and unoccupied, and the parking brake was not engaged. The force of the crash was enough to bend the door. I called the local police department, but was informed that they do not issue report numbers for minor losses incurred on private property. …”
NHTSA complaint #10378453, filed 2011-01, 70,482 milesMileage when problems were reported
53% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 31,000 and 70,482 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V414000Oct 23, 2009Vehicle speed control › Cruise controlCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 1995–1997, 2001–2003
Mazda is recalling model year 1995 through 1997 and model year 2001 through 2003 trucks equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds) and/or anti-lock brake system (abs) and manufactured on or before december 5, 2002. A component…
Recall details for the 2003 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. 85 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037013Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid. It has been unpublished and superseded by the Field Quality Information Report (FQIR) reporting system.
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Other or…. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended…
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 11005671Jul 29, 2024Other or unknown. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 11003398Jun 7, 2024Other or unknown. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Brakes, Steering, Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels…. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 10232299Feb 28, 2023Electrical system. Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Suspension. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal…
- 10222564Sep 26, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable…
- 10217209Jul 18, 2022Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Other model years of the Mazda B-Series Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 37 | 85,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 11 | 7,500 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 16 | 75,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2004 | 24 | 64,558 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 21 | 41,800 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2002 | 28 | 26,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 37 | 82,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 58 | 73,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 78 | 97,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 67 | 67,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 52 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 55 | 140,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 42 | 110,550 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 122 | 92,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 11 | 123,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 14 | 196,700 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mazda B-Series Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (19% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.
Has the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,800 miles and the middle half falls between 31,000 and 70,482 miles; 53% 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.