Cruise Control problems of the 2001 Mazda B3000

Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2001 Mazda B3000. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2001

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 on its own. The contact was able to slow the vehicle down when he depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was not aware of the exact repair performed but stated the technician repaired the accelerator pedal. The failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Rvk.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

While driving 65 mph with cruise control on vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. Consumer applied brakes. However, cruise control did not disengage . Consumer then turned cruise control off to slow vehicle down. Vehicle has not been taken to dealer yet.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2001 Mazda B3000

Cruise Control problems
2
Vehicle Speed Control problems
1


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