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Fuel systemPart report

1987 Mazda B2000 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
63%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Mazda B2000, 63% of the 8 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.

“Noticed that fuel was leaking from the seams while filling it up. Could fill fuel tank half way. Suddenly stopped and heard it slash, and then leaked through the seams. Seams seem rusted away.”

NHTSA complaint #860172, filed 2000-04

“The design and mounting of the gas tank is such that little rocks get between the mounting and the gas tank and over time wear through the coating of the tank and create a leak. Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #556077, filed 2000-10

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1987563%
1986225%

Other parts of the 1987 Mazda B2000

Body and structure
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Mazda B2000

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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