Does the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 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 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by air bags (3).

How many 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 21 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls and problems

1 recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 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.

2003 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.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system4
Air bags3
Power train3
Exterior lighting2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Tires2
Unknown or other2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering1

What owners report

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

Jan 23, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system · fire reported
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 way 2 clicks I…

Jul 26, 2018 · Electrical system · 98,000 miles
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 ELECTRICAL WORKING AGAIN. I…

Mar 30, 2017 · Air bags
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 CLOSE TO BEING ABLE…

Dec 31, 2016 · Suspension · 80,000 miles
WHOLE UNBODY FRAME IS RUSTED

Apr 25, 2016 · Electrical system · 31,777 miles
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 31,777. THE VIN WAS…

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
2006	6	11	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 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 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck?: Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by air bags (3).
How many 2003 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 21 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 23, 2024.