2003 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B-Series Truck years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck. That ranks 11th out of 15 B-Series Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 19%), typically at around 31,880 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 19% | 31,880 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% | 61,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 70,482 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 10% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% | 567 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 10% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 10% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 60,801 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 50 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 19,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake lights inoperative (PE05066) — opened Dec 5, 2005, closed Mar 24, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Takata recall is not being done fast enough. This recall began over a year ago in january 2016. We have yet to receive a letter telling us to schedule an appointment for repair. The recall says it is dangerous and to have it done as soon as possible yet according to their schedule...we are not even…
Whole unbody frame is rusted
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…
Other Mazda B-Series Truck years
← 2002 B-Series Truck · 2004 B-Series Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 B-Series Truck | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 B-Series Truck | 11 | 3 |
| 2007 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 |
| 2006 B-Series Truck | 11 | 6 |
| 2005 B-Series Truck | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 B-Series Truck | 24 | 3 |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 B-Series Truck | 28 | 2 |
| 2001 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 |
| 2000 B-Series Truck | 58 | 2 |
| 1999 B-Series Truck | 78 | 2 |
| 1998 B-Series Truck | 67 | 3 |
| 1997 B-Series Truck | 52 | 1 |
| 1996 B-Series Truck | 55 | 1 |
| 1995 B-Series Truck | 42 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B-Series Truck model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.