Most common 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Share of the 58 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mazda B-Series Truck complaints by model year
Best B-Series Truck years: 2005, 2007, 2006. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000, 1996, 1998, 1997. Compare all years →
2000 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
On certain trucks equipped with a speed control system, the speed control deactivation switch May, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 7, 2007, directing them to have the speed deactivation control switch disconnected temporarily.
Seat belts
Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle assemblies to determine whether the buckle assembly build date codes are within the suspect range. Those within the suspect date code range will be replaced.
What 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck owners say
Wheels & tires
Driver felt vibration wile driving in fast lane, driver then lost control and collided into another vehicle. The consumer lost control of the Truck due to tire tread separation. The tire brand was Firestone. The driver of the other vehicle was injured.
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. 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.
Transmission & drivetrain
While driving up a hill at any speed,the engine revs up high, but the vehicle looses power. The consumer drove the vehicle to a mechanic, who informed her that there was sludge accumulation inside the transmission. A new transmission is needed at this time. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.
Transmission went out at 12-28-04 . Dealer told me I needed a new transmission at a cost of 3800.00 . At speeds high and low it will not shift right. I tried to get help on this problem and Mazda corp said it would take a while to maybe solve.
Steering
I had the Truck in for repairs two week before for the same problem. I was driving on an over pass in atlanta and rack and pin steering went out I almost hit a car head on and almost ran off the over pass. This Truck is unsafe and maybe others also. Please help before someone get killed, thank you.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck a good car?
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 B-Series Truck rates avoid: 2.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the B-Series Truck at the same age. It is one of the B-Series Truck years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck?
The wheels & tires — 14 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (13) and steering (7).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck, the most recent from August 7, 2007 (vehicle speed control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mazda B-Series Truck?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2007 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2000, 1996, 1998 and 1997. See the full Mazda B-Series Truck years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 75,000 miles; 32% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.