Mazda B3000 owners have reported 12 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame rust (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Tailgate problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems |
I have a 99' Mazda b 3000 w/42,000 mi. Was driving the truck home from work,heard a noise from the rear. Checked bed then underneath. Discovered a large crack in the truck's frame below the shock tower,with a lot of rust the truck can no longer be driven Read details...
Frame rusted out, rusted tire carrier, and rear leaf spring mounts. Unsafe truck until we temporarily fixed the problem because Mazda would not. Frame should last longer than 8 years after being in heated garage. Read details...
Right front door difficult to open-it sticks frequently, and then reluctantly opens. I notified dealer during prepurchase for repair- at time of sale was told they ludricated it and that it would get better as the vehicle broke-in. Read details...
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 contact owns a 2001 Mazda B3000 4x4 pickup. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular service, the technicians advised him that the frame and the brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was repaired for the frame. Read details...