Mazda B3000 2001
Model B3000 made in 2001 by Mazda got 35 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 3.0 engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 16/21/18 | 18,1000/27,2000/21,3079 | Regular | 1126 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 17/22/19 | 19,2000/28,7000/22,5605 | Regular | 1065 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 15/19/17 | 16,8000/24,5000/19,5674 | Regular | 1191 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 17/20/18 | 18,4000/26,2000/21,2464 | Regular | 1126 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD |
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 - ENGINE | |||||
| 0100304 | 08/04/2004 | 0100304 | 10005809 | 3.0l lower engine oil leaks- diagnostic-service tip. *jb tt | 03/16/2004 |
| 0101503 | 05/02/2003 | 10002353 | Engine oil leak a pan after gasket replacement. *tt | 08/22/2003 | |
| 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, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0101501 | 08/14/2001 | 628269 | Subject regarding inaccurate fuel gauge. *jg | 03/06/2002 | |
| 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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0500301 | 11/26/2001 | 628259 | Subject regarding delayed reverse engagement. *jg | 03/06/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 0004123 | 01/21/2004 | 10005698 | B28 and later pcm calibration update information. repair information review1. *tt | 03/11/2004 | |
| 0500201 | 08/14/2001 | 628258 | Subject regarding p0733, malfunction indicator lamp on and/or delayed 1-3 shift. *jg | 03/06/2002 | |
| 0100901 | 06/01/2001 | 620893 | Some vehicles may experience a lack of power after the powertrain control module (pcm) has been reprogrammed using wds. *tt | 09/04/2001 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 82000 | 1 | |
| While driving consumer looked back and noticed the driver's rear tail light was on fire. the fire was extinguished with water by the consumer, however the fire department did respond. the dashboard lights,and signal light were out. the windows worked. the headlights operated properly. contact with the manufacturer will be made.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 7 | 05/10/2001 | |
| Consumer states that the clutch catches too quickly when gears are shifted and there is a loud clunk that can be felt and heard throughout the truck, consumer states it is metal hitting metal. vehicle pulls to the right. motor is missing and has no power. drivers door flies open after going over bumps. dealer refused to do anything about any of the problems and is stating that everything is normal. *slc a service technician stated that it sounded like the clutch was not catching until the last minute, the jarring was the transmission after shifting and decelerating out of adjustment. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 08/22/2002 | |||
| Owner had difficulty using jack that came with vehicle. jack did not work, makin git impossible to raise vehicle to get the replacement tire on. jack didn't fit rightly. please describe details. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 4 | 01/19/2001 | |
| Intermittently driver's side restraint will not retract into retractor. dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states retractors have been replaced three times, tailgate has a larger gap on right side than on left side, there was no problem found, vehicle is getting very poor mileage, headlights are not aimed properly, headlights were found to be out of alignement, windshield wipers were not clearing properly, wiper motor was also noisey.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 4 | 01/19/2001 | |
| Intermittently driver's side restraint will not retract into retractor. dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states retractors have been replaced three times, tailgate has a larger gap on right side than on left side, there was no problem found, vehicle is getting very poor mileage, headlights are not aimed properly, headlights were found to be out of alignement, windshield wipers were not clearing properly, wiper motor was also noisey.*jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 7 | 05/10/2001 | |
| Consumer states that the clutch catches too quickly when gears are shifted and there is a loud clunk that can be felt and heard throughout the truck, consumer states it is metal hitting metal. vehicle pulls to the right. motor is missing and has no power. drivers door flies open after going over bumps. dealer refused to do anything about any of the problems and is stating that everything is normal. *slc a service technician stated that it sounded like the clutch was not catching until the last minute, the jarring was the transmission after shifting and decelerating out of adjustment. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 7 | 05/10/2001 | |
| Consumer states that the clutch catches too quickly when gears are shifted and there is a loud clunk that can be felt and heard throughout the truck, consumer states it is metal hitting metal. vehicle pulls to the right. motor is missing and has no power. drivers door flies open after going over bumps. dealer refused to do anything about any of the problems and is stating that everything is normal. *slc a service technician stated that it sounded like the clutch was not catching until the last minute, the jarring was the transmission after shifting and decelerating out of adjustment. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 7 | 05/10/2001 | |
| Consumer states that the clutch catches too quickly when gears are shifted and there is a loud clunk that can be felt and heard throughout the truck, consumer states it is metal hitting metal. vehicle pulls to the right. motor is missing and has no power. drivers door flies open after going over bumps. dealer refused to do anything about any of the problems and is stating that everything is normal. *slc a service technician stated that it sounded like the clutch was not catching until the last minute, the jarring was the transmission after shifting and decelerating out of adjustment. *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Seatbelt warning sign was flashing. dealer replaced driver's seatbelt at 1500 miles. seatbelt retractor still pulls belt tight when driver is not moving, and light still flashes.*ak | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 4 | 01/19/2001 | |
| Intermittently driver's side restraint will not retract into retractor. dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states retractors have been replaced three times, tailgate has a larger gap on right side than on left side, there was no problem found, vehicle is getting very poor mileage, headlights are not aimed properly, headlights were found to be out of alignement, windshield wipers were not clearing properly, wiper motor was also noisey.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/03/2009 | 20700 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000. while driving between 2-3 mph out of a parking lot, the brakes failed. the contact had to apply the parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. the contact was informed that the closer he lived to the beach, the greater the chance that the vehicle would become corroded. the vehicle has not yet been inspected, but will be diagnosed and repaired, if necessary. the failure and current mileages were 20,700. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 4 | 06/01/2001 | |
| In jul/01, brakes caused pulling to right on braking - dlr resurfaced rotors (1100 mi), then abs failure (replaced brake booster) ,then still no braking, (relined brakes), contacted mazda, rep from fla...relined brakes w/oversized shoes/pads now grinding/scrubbing in front brakes....5 months old...2229 miles when turned in to dealer oct 23rd, 2001...still at dealer. seeking submission of lemon law proceedings! *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| While driving 65 mph with cruise control on vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. consumer applied brakes. however, cruise control did not disengage . consumer then turned cruise control off to slow vehicle down. vehicle has not been taken to dealer yet.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 4 | 06/01/2001 | |
| In jul/01, brakes caused pulling to right on braking - dlr resurfaced rotors (1100 mi), then abs failure (replaced brake booster) ,then still no braking, (relined brakes), contacted mazda, rep from fla...relined brakes w/oversized shoes/pads now grinding/scrubbing in front brakes....5 months old...2229 miles when turned in to dealer oct 23rd, 2001...still at dealer. seeking submission of lemon law proceedings! *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000 4x4 pickup. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular service, the technicians advised him that the frame and the brake lines were severely rusted. the vehicle was repaired for the frame. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| Brake light came on, noticed brake fluid on ground. brake line coupler not crimped tight enough. vehicle not taken to dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 4 | 06/01/2001 | |
| In jul/01, brakes caused pulling to right on braking - dlr resurfaced rotors (1100 mi), then abs failure (replaced brake booster) ,then still no braking, (relined brakes), contacted mazda, rep from fla...relined brakes w/oversized shoes/pads now grinding/scrubbing in front brakes....5 months old...2229 miles when turned in to dealer oct 23rd, 2001...still at dealer. seeking submission of lemon law proceedings! *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| While traveling notice a knocking noise coming from rear of vehicle. consumer depressed brakes, soon after consumer lost all steering, hitting guardrail. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000 4x4 pickup. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular service, the technicians advised him that the frame and the brake lines were severely rusted. the vehicle was repaired for the frame. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000 4x4 pickup. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular service, the technicians advised him that the frame and the brake lines were severely rusted. the vehicle was repaired for the frame. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000 4x4 pickup. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular service they advised him that the frame and the brake line was severely rusted. the vehicle was repaired for the frame. the manufacturer was contacted and they offerd no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 4 | 01/19/2001 | |
| Intermittently driver's side restraint will not retract into retractor. dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states retractors have been replaced three times, tailgate has a larger gap on right side than on left side, there was no problem found, vehicle is getting very poor mileage, headlights are not aimed properly, headlights were found to be out of alignement, windshield wipers were not clearing properly, wiper motor was also noisey.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 113000 | ||
| 2011 - rear leaf spring shackles & brackets rot off the frame. replaced both. the entire area of the frame where the bumper, leaf spring, spare tire and trailer hitch attach is all extremely rotted. the garage where repaired mentioned to keep checking the frame periodically, as it may rot faster than they can estimate. | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 98000 | 1 | |
| 2008 - rear leaf spring shackle rots off. replaced both. 2009 - shackle bracket falls off with about 6 of the frame with it. my only option was to personally weld a piece of metal and fabricate a new bracket. the other side will fail soon as well. the entire area of the frame where the bumper, leaf spring, spare tire and trailer hitch attach is almost gone. the weird thing is that the body is sound. the bed is no more than an inch away and looks new. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 7 | 05/10/2001 | |
| Consumer states that the clutch catches too quickly when gears are shifted and there is a loud clunk that can be felt and heard throughout the truck, consumer states it is metal hitting metal. vehicle pulls to the right. motor is missing and has no power. drivers door flies open after going over bumps. dealer refused to do anything about any of the problems and is stating that everything is normal. *slc a service technician stated that it sounded like the clutch was not catching until the last minute, the jarring was the transmission after shifting and decelerating out of adjustment. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact noticed the accelerator pedal felt loose. after the accelerator pedal was engaged with force there was a popping sound and the pedal began to function normally. when the cruise control was activated the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. the contact was able to slow the vehicle down when he depressed the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was not aware of the exact repair performed but stated the technician repaired the accelerator pedal. the failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. rvk | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact noticed the accelerator pedal felt loose. after the contact depressed the accelerator pedal with additional force there was a pop sound and the pedal functioned normally. when the cruise control was activated the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. the contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to slow the vehicle down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was not aware of the exact repair performed but stated the technician performed repair to the accelerator pedal. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. da | |||
| 10/24/2007 | 0 | 07/17/2003 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000. approximately six months ago, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 07v347000 (vehicle speed control). as of march 10, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 113,000. | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| While driving 65 mph with cruise control on vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. consumer applied brakes. however, cruise control did not disengage . consumer then turned cruise control off to slow vehicle down. vehicle has not been taken to dealer yet.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 4 | 01/19/2001 | |
| Intermittently driver's side restraint will not retract into retractor. dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states retractors have been replaced three times, tailgate has a larger gap on right side than on left side, there was no problem found, vehicle is getting very poor mileage, headlights are not aimed properly, headlights were found to be out of alignement, windshield wipers were not clearing properly, wiper motor was also noisey.*jb | |||