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2003 Mazda B-series TruckProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2003 Mazda B-series Truck, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 23, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Mazda B-series Truck has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Exterior lighting
2Tires1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
44 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2003 Mazda B-series Truck recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other B-series Truck year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the B-series Truck median. How we score
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Mazda B-series Truck, and the recalls they led to.
- BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVENo recall
In owners' words
What B-series Truck owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My truck sat for a while I charged the Batt. I drove to the landfill in Tehachapi Ca. It ran fine. I unloaded the trash the engine idled for 30+min. The landfill had debris on the ground. The truck ran fine back to town. I had 3/4 fuel. I decided to fill up at the Loves gas station I filled it all…
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING, TURNING OFF AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND TURN INDICATOR. THE DASH LIT UP ABS, AIRBAG, AND CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORS. WHEN I STOPPED, I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND TURNED THE KEY TO POWER WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE AND FOUND THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH WAS INSTALLED AND THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY…
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