Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- 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. A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS WAS IN FEBRUARY 2008 ADVISING THEM TO RETURN TO DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE REPAIR PART. OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHO DID NOT RECEIVE A PHASE 2 NOTICE AND HAVE NOT HAD THE RECALL COMPLETED WILL BE NOTIFIED BEGINNING AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
MAZDA/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (58)
58 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The tires is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 58 |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 14 | 24.1% |
| Power train | 13 | 22.4% |
| Steering | 7 | 12.1% |
| Structure | 5 | 8.6% |
| Suspension | 5 | 8.6% |
| Air bags | 4 | 6.9% |
| Seats | 4 | 6.9% |
| Visibility | 3 | 5.2% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 3.4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 3.4% |
How 2000 compares with other B-Series Truck years
Best and worst B-Series Truck years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 55 | 1 |
| 1997 | 52 | 1 |
| 1998 | 67 | 3 |
| 1999 | 78 | 2 |
| 2000 | 58 | 2 |
| 2001 | 37 | 3 |
| 2002 | 28 | 2 |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 |
| 2004 | 24 | 3 |
| 2005 | 16 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 2000 B-Series Truck for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2000 Mazda B-Series Truck FAQ
How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 07V347000 (vehicle speed control), 00V228002 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2000 Mazda B-Series Truck problems?
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. Tires (14), Power train (13), Steering (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2000 B-Series Truck compare with other years?
Among the 1996–2005 Mazda B-Series Truck model years at least five years old, the 2005 drew the fewest complaints (16) and the 1999 the most (78). The 2000 drew 58. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.