Mazda B4000 2000

Model B4000 made in 2000 by Mazda got 14 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2000

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
090120209/10/20020901001635775Subject regarding passive anti-theft (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt10/31/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
0050003/30/2000610553Exhibiting a temperature gauge fluctuation and / or a knocking / thumping noise in the passenger compartment on some vehicles. *tt05/05/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
010030201/19/20020100401634322Subject regarding recommended engine oil. *slc09/28/2002
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
090120212/20/2002090120210000668Passive anti-theft (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt03/26/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
12/20/2000108/26/2000
 When power is off and key in ignition power steering fluid sprays all over engine. manufacturer has been notified.*ak battery failed and was replaced. *slc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
03/04/20005108/26/2000
 Frequently, turn signal indicators and turn signal lights will not stay on, come on, and have to be held on, rear and front lights are working, conditions are considered normal by dealer so no repairs have been made. *slc
OTHER
03/04/20005108/26/2000
 Frequently, turn signal indicators and turn signal lights will not stay on, come on, and have to be held on, rear and front lights are working, conditions are considered normal by dealer so no repairs have been made. *slc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/02/200452875105/24/2000
 The transmission had to be replaced at 53,000 miles. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
09/12/2000208/26/2000
 While driving down a hill transfer case did not engage. consumer tried to engage at bottom of hill.*ak gears did engage at the bottom of the hill. the lack of 4''-low engagement caused the vehicle to speed dangerously. *yh
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
06/21/2002103/30/2001
 Brittle metal failure in rear axle caused a shear near the left rear tire. the left rear tire separated from the vehicle while the vehicle was on the highway at 50-55 mph, causing the vehicle to roll several times.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
07/14/200332500105/10/2000
 Driver seatback recliner attachment failed while driving. sounds exactly like what was going on with the ford explorer in action # pe03-020, except my vehicle is a mazda b4000 truck, year 2000. the explorer is also on a truck chasis. both vehicles basically come from ford, right? mazda madethe repair at no charge to me.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
11/15/20013012/01/1999
 Front wheels would lock up intermittently when brakes were applied on cool and wet road conditions . vehicle been to dealer on two occasions, and problem reoccurring. *ak *yh
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
 Power steering fluid leaks from hose onto engine when vehicle is shut off. dealer has been notified.*ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
12/20/2000108/26/2000
 When power is off and key in ignition power steering fluid sprays all over engine. manufacturer has been notified.*ak battery failed and was replaced. *slc
12/20/2000
 When turning steering wheel while engine was off, it caused power steering pump to leak and blow off power steering cap. vehicle been to dealer shop for repairs. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
TIRES
03/12/2004250001
 Type of car: 2000 mazda b4000 truck . i was driving down the road at about 30mph, made a right hand turn into a parking lot. moments later i noticed in my rear view mirror a tire lying in the road. turns out my spare tire fell out from underneath my truck. the spare tire carrier cable had snapped allowing the tire to fall to the ground. it's a very good thing this tire didn't come off while i was driving on the freeway the night before. it's alarming to think what could have happened if this had occurred 12 hrs before while travelling at 65 mph.*ak the tire carrier manufacturer is dura automotive systems (www.duraauto.com). i've contacted dura via email letting them know of the failure and they have not responded to my attempts. as of now the parts have not been replaced.
09/15/20001
 Pe#00020; wilderness ht, p225/70r15, dot#w2uuip629. after having all four tires inspected by a technician, consumer discovered that all four were defective. tires have radial and lateral runout. excessive vibration was felt when driving. tires were the original tires purchased with vehicle. vehicle is a mazda truck, b4000, 2000.
05/01/2000
 I am concerned since at recommended tire pressure the both the inner and outer ribs are rounding prematurly and it is starting to go out of ballance which deffinately means the tires are changing configuration. why has mazda not been involved in the tire recall since they use the same tires on their vehicles?( dot number: tire size: r15x235 )

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