Does the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 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 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (6 complaints), followed by power train (6).

How many 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls and problems

2 recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 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.

2002 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.

Most reported problems

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

Air bags6
Power train6
Engine and engine cooling5
Vehicle speed control3
Seat belts2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Tires2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine1

What owners report

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

Feb 18, 2019 · Engine · 30,000 miles
TRANSMISSION 1ST/2ND GEAR SYNCHROMESH WENT OUT 5 TIMES, FINALLY MAZDA ADMITTED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH ENGINE,3X WAS UNDER WARRANTY, LAST 2X I PAID ALL COSTS. JUDGE RULED AGAINST MAZDA IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT.

Jan 30, 2017 · Vehicle speed control · 144,000 miles
DEALER CONFIRMS THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETED NOV 1, 2007 I CALLED TODAY TO CONFIRM, AND GAVE MY NEW ADDRESS: 4133 224TH LANE SE, UNIT #101, ISSAQUAH, WA 98029-5203. HOW DO I GET THIS RECALL REMOVED - IMPORTANT FOR POTENTIAL FUTURE SALE... DEALER IS LEE JOHNSON CHEV /MAZDA OF KIRKLAND WA. UPDATED 02/08/17

Mar 31, 2010 · Electronic stability control (ESC)
CAN NOT GET THE LOCAL MAZDA DEALER (SKYLAND AUTOMOTIVE)[phone removed]) TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE SAFETY RECALL 4707H REPAIRED. CAN YOU HELP.

Aug 23, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling · 59,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGH WAY AND BRAKED FOR THERE WAS TRAFFIC AHEAD AND AS SOON AS MY RPM WENT LOW MY TRUCK SUDDENLY HESITATED DEEPLY AND TURNED OFF.

May 23, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling · 777,000 miles
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM HAD INTERNAL CORROSION WHICH CAUSED HEATING FAILURE (THERMOSTAT). IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS AT OR BELOW ZERO, THE RISK OF FREEZING TO DEATH BECAUSE THE CAR WILL NOT HEAT PROPERLY COULD HAVE ITS CONSEQUENCES. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED (USED…

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
2005	3	16	1	0

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

Questions

Does the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 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 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck?: Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (6 complaints), followed by power train (6).
How many 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 18, 2019.