Mazda B2300 2002
Model B2300 made in 2002 by Mazda got 9 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.3 engine.
Model 2002
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 21/25/22 | 22.8/31.8/26.1276 | Regular | 1024 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 2.3 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 24/28/25 | 26.284/35.2734/29.6888 | Regular | 900 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 0901202 | 09/10/2002 | 0901001 | 635775 | Subject regarding passive anti-theft (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt | 10/31/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0101505 | 04/15/2005 | 10016075 | Front crankshaft bolt service warning. *sc | 08/19/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0100302 | 01/19/2002 | 0100401 | 634322 | Subject regarding recommended engine oil. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | |||||
| 0901202 | 12/20/2002 | 0901202 | 10000668 | Passive anti-theft (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt | 03/26/2003 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0100203 | 01/14/2003 | 10001001 | Reduced capacity obd evaporative emission monitor calibration update. *tt | 04/10/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 0101502 | 04/29/2002 | 635039 | Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illumination, and / or diagnostic trouble codes p1635 and / or p1639, p0602 present after power train control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. *tt | 10/17/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0500402 | 04/15/2002 | H00298 | 635031 | Service bulletin regarding a hooting, eeking, or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting into gears, while the engine is running. *tt | 10/16/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 15500 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in a crash. vehicle hit a tree head on while driving about 50mph. upon impact, airbags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| Driver's seat belt buckle broke lose, and air bags failed to deploy when truck was involved in a rollover. truck became air-born with severe impact. please describe details. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/13/2003 | 22445 | 1 | 04/01/2002 |
| Consumer started the vehicle which was engaged in lower gear, with out pushing the clutch, the vehicle hit a wall ,and both air bags deployed. *ak the consumers wife pushed in the clutch and started the vehicle, not realizing that the truck was left in first gear instead of setting the emergency brake, she released the clutch. the vehicle immediately jerked directly into the wall in front of it. this caused both air bags to deploy. the problem was with the side air bag switch being in the off position, and the air bags deployed anyway. *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 777000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/10/2005 | 22000 | 3 | 05/27/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact owns a 2002 mazda b-2300 truck. while at a stop and attempting to accelerate the vehicle stalled. the dealer determined the transmission needs to be replaced however, no repairs have been made. *ak updated 03/09/06 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle will stall while engaging the clutch pedal.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/23/2005 | 51238 | 3 | 10/29/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated on two separate occasions the driver side seat belt would not lock. the vehicle was taken the dealership both times and the buckle assembly was replaced both times. the final time, the buckle assembly would not release. the buckle assembly was replaced a third time. | |||
| Driver's seat belt buckle broke lose, and air bags failed to deploy when truck was involved in a rollover. truck became air-born with severe impact. please describe details. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 02/27/2002 | 1 | 01/10/2002 | |
| Firestone, wilderness ht original tires p22570r15 ot8xuu1po3501. while traveling at 45mph, truck suddenly pulled hard to the right, forcing consumer off the road. consumer had no control of vehicle. passenger's right front tire had blown. driver noticed a bubble in the sidewall just above the bead of the rim that ruptured. *ak consumer is asking reimbursement for the damage caused by a defective tires. *yd | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CATHEDRAL CITY | 92234 | MAZDA DEALER | 800-945-6000 |
| DE | DOVER | HERTRICH'S CAPITOL LINCOLN MERCURY MAZDA | 302 734 7505 | |
| TX | HOUSTON | 77043 | JEFF HAAS MAZDA |