Mazda B2300 1996
Model B2300 made in 1996 by Mazda got 30 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.3l and 3.0l.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 12 | 950901 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/27/24 | 24/34/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 12 | 950822 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 12 | 950827 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 12 | 950904 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/22 | Regular | $ 947 | 12 | 950905 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 900 | 12 | 950827 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 20/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 13 | 950827 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/22 | Regular | $ 947 | 13 | 950909 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 13 | 950822 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 13 | 950827 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/21/18 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 1001 | 13 | 950821 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 014/97 | 06/19/1997 | 52511 | Mil illumination with code p1405 stored in memory. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0100302 | 01/19/2002 | 0100401 | 634322 | Subject regarding recommended engine oil. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 01999 | 06/17/1999 | 606225 | Customer may complain about lack of heat from the climate control system and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0125 present. *tt | 08/13/1999 | |
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 010699 | 06/01/1999 | 605978 | Information adjusting clutch cover. *tt | 08/04/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| I have tried for over a year to get my passenger airbag either installed with a switch or simply have it disconnected. mazda simply will not provide satisfactory service. my original dealer is gone and now i have bill roger's mazda in albany oregon. i called locally, called hq, wrote a letter and was told i could buy a brand new miata. if i had wanted a miata, i would have bought one in the first place. i have a one-year old grandson i will not place in danger. can i use the same certification to have it disconnected by someone else other than mazda? do i have to sell the truck to get this resolved? or do i simply hit the darn thing with a baseball bat to get it to deploy? i am very frustrated with this. please help me. thank you. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| I have tried for over a year to get my passenger airbag either installed with a switch or simply have it disconnected. mazda simply will not provide satisfactory service. my original dealer is gone and now i have bill roger's mazda in albany oregon. i called locally, called hq, wrote a letter and was told i could buy a brand new miata. if i had wanted a miata, i would have bought one in the first place. i have a one-year old grandson i will not place in danger. can i use the same certification to have it disconnected by someone else other than mazda? do i have to sell the truck to get this resolved? or do i simply hit the darn thing with a baseball bat to get it to deploy? i am very frustrated with this. please help me. thank you | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Parking lights failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Head lights failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/16/2005 | 122300 | 1 | 05/12/2005 |
| Dt: gas was leaking from the top of the tank. the consumer just bought the truck a week ago and the gas tank started leaking on may 5-16-05. the consumer took the truck to a mechanic on 5-16-05 and the mechanic told the consumer that the gas tank looked defective. this is to be fixed on friday may 20, 2005. the consumer is not driving the vehicle at this time. the mechanic said he would have to drop the tank and try and see if the whole tank would have to be replaced. *jb | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 6 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Interior light won't shut off door ajar light on even with both door fully closed. *ak | |||
| 06/28/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Dash lights failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/08/1997 | 1 | 07/29/1996 | |
| Speed sensor failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/08/1997 | 2 | 07/29/1996 | |
| Vehicle rolls backwards when placed in park gear. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Consumer stated that the left front seat buckle failed. *yd | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Front seat belt a (l) buckle failed. *tt | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| The left front seat buckle failed. *yh | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 09/03/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Design of truck does not offer head support in truck resulting in neck and head injuries of driver during vehicle collison. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Steering is erratic, causing loss of control. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/14/1997 | 3 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Power steering pump failed several times, one incident caused a collision. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| While trying to move from a parked position, inner tie rods broke off and the vehicle would not move. dealer can't find the reason for this. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Steering column and wheel vibrates causing loss of control. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Door indicator bell ring while traveling vehicle switch was change d and problem returned. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/05/1996 | 1 | 05/03/1996 | |
| When going around turn at 55 mph vehicle vibrates. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 1 | 07/22/1996 | |
| Vehicle bounces into other lanes while driving. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| When shifting the gears, the rpm accelerate . please describe . *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 04/04/1996 | 3 | ||
| The way the dashbroad is designed, the defroster will not defrost the lower right hand corner of the windshield. *ak *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers stay on when turned off in the fast mode.*ak | |||
| 06/06/1998 | 10/11/1996 | ||
| Windshield wiper control intermittently continues to wipe after unit is turned off. | |||