Mazda B3000 1996

Model B3000 made in 1996 by Mazda got 24 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 1996

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
001/97G04/08/199752503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
008/97F04/08/1997021/96F52465Hesitation/surge at 30-40 mph (48-64 km/h) under light load at normal operation temperature. *tw08/14/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
010150305/02/200310002353Engine oil leak a pan after gasket replacement. *tt08/22/2003
010180206/18/20020102199635027Engine oil leak at pan after gasket replacement. *tt10/16/2002
0039804/08/1998603990Subject regarding mil illumination with dtc p1405 no driveability problems. *yc03/15/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
010030201/19/20020100401634322Subject regarding recommended engine oil. *slc09/28/2002
0120007/28/2000614122Some vehicles may exhibit moisure in the crankcase which may enter the pcv fitting in the upper intake manifold or fresh air line, freeze, and cause pressure in the engine crankcase. the result of this pressure can be an engine oil leak f09/28/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
003/9703/10/199752459Mil illumination with code p1405 - no driveability problems. *tw08/14/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
008/9705/19/199752497Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw08/14/1997
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0039804/08/1998603903Subject on malfunction indicator light (mil) illumination with dtc p1405 no driveability problems. *yc03/11/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID
08/07/1997107/30/1996
 Purge solenoid failed.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
11/01/1998
 Consumer complained of ongoing problem with windshield wiper/washer intermittently turn on/off. vehicle in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and every time dealer repairs them another problem would arise. also, signal light would come on/off, and air conditioning stopped running. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
11/01/1998
 Consumer complained of ongoing problem with windshield wiper/washer intermittently turn on/off. vehicle in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and every time dealer repairs them another problem would arise. also, signal light would come on/off, and air conditioning stopped running. *ak
POWER TRAIN
1
 Speedometer failed. mjs
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
08/25/19961
 Rear brake shoes wore out. yh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
06/01/1996106/01/1996
 Right rear brake lining failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
08/25/19961
 Right rear brake spring failed. yh
STEERING - LINKAGES
07/28/200101/01/1996
 While driving along slowly, the steering wheel began to shake & vibrate uncontrollably. i pulled into the median attempting to get out of traffic & then discovered steering was slow & lethargic. while attempting to pull out of traffic & into a parking lot, i heard a loud pop. i got out of the car & discovered the tie rod separated entirely from the right front wheel & slashed the inner tire wheel (resulting in the flat).*ak (tiresize: p22570r14)
SUSPENSION - FRONT
03/22/200003/01/2000
 Front suspension of truck unstable, highly unstable at highway speeds, front shocks replaced but no change whatsoever
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT
 After experiencing abnormal bouncing and front tires cupping, mazda struts replaced. unstable handling reoccurred 2,000 miles later, replaced w/mazda struts. failed again and mazda replaced struts with after market parts. please describe details. *ak
TIRES
 After experiencing abnormal bouncing and front tires cupping, mazda struts replaced. unstable handling reoccurred 2,000 miles later, replaced w/mazda struts. failed again and mazda replaced struts with after market parts. please describe details. *ak
TIRES - SIDEWALL
08/15/2000401/10/1997
 Firestone wilderness at tires p215/75r15 dot w2hf1pj016 have cracks all the way around tire on sidewall, consumer noticed cracks when recall 00t005 went public in august of 2000, dealer won't do anything until tires are on recall. *slc
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
08/03/1998106/01/1996
 Belt separation discovered and tire relaced prior to shredding. all tires cupped prematurely unrelated to front end problems.and .u hassis( dot number: tire size: 22570r14 )
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05/01/2001203/01/1998
 Was driving 60mph when cruise control came on.cruise control could not be released after hitting brakes or accelerator pedal. had to shift into neutral, and then shut vehicle down. once restarted, cruise control was not activated.*akconsumer states this has happened on two occasions, the exact same thing happens at each failure. *slc
03/29/1997307/30/1996
 Sudden acceleration experienced on several occasions while driving causing vehicle to lose control.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
08/10/20021020003
 Cruise control came on without turning it on and would not turn off. i pulled to the side of the road and disabled it under the hood. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
06/01/1996106/01/1996
 Left front window cracked.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
506/01/1996
 Windshield wipers fail intermittently. we've taken it into the dealer several times, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. we've had the switch replaced several times, but that has never solved the problem. since we only use wipers when it rains, the failure has causes a dangerous situation. i been in several near misses when this has occurred, one when a tractor trailer sprayed my windsheild and i couldn't see. mazda has been unwilling to voluntarily investigate the cause detail. as a result, we've continually had to bring the vehicle back into the shop for repair. we currently have the vehicle in the shop for the same issue, but i'm concerned that mazda will just replace the switch, collect their money, and send us on our way. from past experience, replacing the switch has not solved the problem. as the rainy season approaches, i hope this matter can be resolve before a wiper failure causes a serious accident, injury, or even death. *ak
08/25/19961
 Wipers malfunctions. yh
12/01/1997
 While traveling windshield wipers and washer would come on without any indication. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml
1
 Windshield wiper failed. mjs
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
05/17/19974
 Whenever it rains the windshield wiper motor stops working. causes poor visibility for the driver. the problem is intermittent. took vehicle to dealer, 1st time & nothing found. the 2nd time, the mechanic changed switch. problem still exists. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
11/01/1998
 Consumer complained of ongoing problem with windshield wiper/washer intermittently turn on/off. vehicle in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and every time dealer repairs them another problem would arise. also, signal light would come on/off, and air conditioning stopped running. *ak