Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Mazda B3000

Mazda B3000 owners have reported 5 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel injection (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Mazda B3000


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Mazda B3000

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Backed vehicle onto ramps to get underneath and replace speed sensor in the differential. Vehicle rolled off steep end of ramps, bouncing about 8 inches. As a result of either the repair or the bounce, the vehicle has a strong gasoline smell and a diagnostic p0455 (eecs large leak).   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

Intermittently driver's side restraint will not retract into retractor. Dealer has been notified. Consumer states retractors have been replaced three times, tailgate has a larger gap on right side than on left side, there was no problem found, vehicle is getting very poor mileage, headlights are   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

I was driving into the mountains of nc from SC. Smelled smoke. Realized it was coming from in between truck cab and bed. It was very difficult to put out fire as it had started to melt the plastic bed liner and plastic gas tank.   Read details...




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