Does the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck, the most recent reported on October 23, 2009 (Vehicle speed control: cruise control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (9 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (7).

How many 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 37 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls and problems

3 recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

NHTSA campaign 09V414000 · reported October 23, 2009 · MAZDA MOTOR CORP · 39,600 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
The 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.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 07V347000 · reported August 7, 2007 · MAZDA MOTOR CORP · 76,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
The fix: 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.

Seat belts: front, buckle assembly

NHTSA campaign 01V227002 · reported August 6, 2001 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 27,533 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. Lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. Ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. Ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. Ford f-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. Ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. Ford excursions built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. Ford expeditions built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
The risk: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began august 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Vehicle speed control9
Service brakes, hydraulic7
Structure7
Power train5
Seat belts4
Tires4
Suspension3
Fuel system, gasoline2
Air bags1
Electrical system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 26, 2018 · Service brakes · 78,000 miles
THE FRAME, SUSPENSION, AND BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH PREMATURELY. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED ALL AROUND BEFORE 75,000 MILES. BEFORE 80,000 MILES THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DECLARED NON-REPAIRABLE AS THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION HAVE RUSTED THROUGH AT INSPECTION. TRUCK WAS LIGHTLY USED SINCE 2001 AND HAD NOT HIT 80,000. MILES…

Jan 21, 2016 · Structure · 90,600 miles
THE ENTIRE FRAME RUSTED OUT FROM UNDER MY TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, THE SPARE TIRE FELL AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK, RIPPING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUMPER. I HAVE BEEN TO NUMEROUS GARAGES ABOUT REPAIR AND NONE WILL TOUCH IT. THE SAY THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MAZDA TRUCK (AND SISTER TRUCK A…

Sep 10, 2015 · Vehicle speed control · 144,476 miles
I CONTACTED HERITAGE MAZDA IN TOWSON MD TO HAVE THE RECALL FIXED. AFTER BEING TRANSFERRED 4 DIFFERENT TIMES, THE SERVICE WRITER INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE HARNESS TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT A FEW YEARS. I CONTACTED MAZDA CORPORATE DIRECT AND WAS TOLD BY THEM THAT THE PART IS AVAILABLE. I…

Dec 13, 2012 · Suspension · 144,000 miles
DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR SPRING HANGER HAD RUSTED OFF THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. FURTHER INSPECTION HAS FOUND THE FRAME IS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT REPAIR OF THE SPRING HANGER IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THE FRAME. SIMPLY PUT, THE FRAME HAS ROTTED AND PIECES FALL OF AS YOU DRIVE. THERE IS NO MORE FRAME…

Oct 16, 2012 · Vehicle speed control · 20,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MAZDA B3000. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELT LOOSE. AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH FORCE THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND AND THE PEDAL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED…

B-Series Truck model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	58	7	3
2001	3	37	1	1
2002	2	28	5	0
2003	1	21	3	2
2004	3	24	3	0

Across all years, the 2000 B-Series Truck has the most complaints (58). All Mazda B-Series Truck years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck, the most recent reported on October 23, 2009 (Vehicle speed control: cruise control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck?: Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (9 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (7).
How many 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 37 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 26, 2018.