Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS
- Summary
- MAZDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1997 AND MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND MANUFACTURED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 5, 2002. A COMPONENT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND DEVELOP A LEAK. THIS OCCURRENCE COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT, SMOKE OR BURN WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
- Consequence
- A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
- Remedy
- MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A UNIVERSAL FUSED JUMPER HARNESS ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500 OPTION #6.
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.
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Owner complaints (28)
28 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 21.4% |
| Power train | 6 | 21.4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 17.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 10.7% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 7.1% |
| Seats | 2 | 7.1% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 7.1% |
| Tires | 2 | 7.1% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 3.6% |
| Engine | 1 | 3.6% |
How 2002 compares with other B-Series Truck years
Best and worst B-Series Truck years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 67 | 3 |
| 1999 | 78 | 2 |
| 2000 | 58 | 2 |
| 2001 | 37 | 3 |
| 2002 | 28 | 2 |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 |
| 2004 | 24 | 3 |
| 2005 | 16 | 3 |
| 2006 | 11 | 6 |
| 2007 | 37 | 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.
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2002 Mazda B-Series Truck FAQ
How many recalls does the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 09V414000 (vehicle speed control), 07V347000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck problems?
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (6), Power train (6), Engine and engine cooling (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2002 B-Series Truck compare with other years?
Among the 1998–2007 Mazda B-Series Truck model years at least five years old, the 2006 drew the fewest complaints (11) and the 1999 the most (78). The 2002 drew 28. 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.