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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
10–25K
625–50K
450–75K
675–100K
2100–150K
3150K+
22 reports with mileage · 36 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Tires. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports3 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
58 reports
Mileage unknown · May 30, 2002
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON ANY TIME AND WHEN PUT ON TURN SIGNAL,PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT DONT COME ON OR WORK WENT TO DEALER WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL LETTER THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME ON PART IT BEEN OVER A YEAR AND THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE WITH EVERYTHING.TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER LAST WEEK THEY WANTED ME TO PAY 76.00 FOR THEM TO L…
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON ANY TIME AND WHEN PUT ON TURN SIGNAL,PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT DONT COME ON OR WORK WENT TO DEALER WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL LETTER THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME ON PART IT BEEN OVER A YEAR AND THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE WITH EVERYTHING.TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER LAST WEEK THEY WANTED ME TO PAY 76.00 FOR THEM TO LOOK AT A FACTORY RECALL THAT WAS A DIFFRENT DEALER IN GREENVILL NC(BROWN AND WARD) WAS LAST DEALER I TOOK TRUCK LAST WEEKTHAT WANTED TO CHARGE ME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #762484
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FRONT WHEELS WOULD LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED ON COOL AND WET ROAD CONDITIONS . VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRING. *AK *YH
NHTSA ODI #8006830
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2001
Air Bags
CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #896422
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2001
Seat Belts
ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SUDDENLY DISCHARGED AND VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE. SEAT BELT HANKED THE CONSUMER DOWN INTO THE SEAT. THE DEALER TOOK A LOOK AND HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY 4-5 WEEKS OLD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #896225
Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2001
Power Train
FAILURE STARTED AT 7000,9000,10000,12000 MILES, DEALERSHIP REFUSING TO FIX NOW,VERY VERY FRUSTRATED AT THIS POINT WITH MAZDA AND SERVICE. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #748327
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2001
Tires
TIRE WENT FLAT FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE BELT AND TREAD SEPARATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2UU TIRESIZE: P225/70R15)
NHTSA ODI #746748
Mileage unknown · May 22, 2001
TiresUnknown Or OtherVisibility
THE OIL PRESSURE GUAGE HAS JUST QUIT WORKING PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT REGISTER WHEN THE TRUCK IS STARTED, BUT IF I HIT A BUMP OR STOP THE TRUCK AND TURN IT BACK ON, OR DRIVE FOR TWO MILES THE OIL GUAGE WILL POP INTO NORMAL RANGE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES WHEN SWITCH IS OFF, EVERY TIME I MAKE A RIGHT TURN, DURING…
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THE OIL PRESSURE GUAGE HAS JUST QUIT WORKING PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT REGISTER WHEN THE TRUCK IS STARTED, BUT IF I HIT A BUMP OR STOP THE TRUCK AND TURN IT BACK ON, OR DRIVE FOR TWO MILES THE OIL GUAGE WILL POP INTO NORMAL RANGE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES WHEN SWITCH IS OFF, EVERY TIME I MAKE A RIGHT TURN, DURING SOME LEFT TURNS, AND RECENTLY WHEN I AM SLOWING FOR RED LIGHTS. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WORE UNEVENLY AND CAUSED EXCESSIVE NOISE AND BUMPINESS IN THE FIRST 12,000 MILES, IT WAS ROTATED TO LEFT REAR AND NOW JUST MAKES NOISE. IT WAS NOT A 2000 RECALL TIRE, BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IT HAS FAILED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )
NHTSA ODI #745731
Mileage unknown · May 16, 2001
Visibility
DEFROSTER FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING IN COLD/SNOWY/ICY CONDITI WINDSHIELD WILL ICE UP WHILE DRIVING, AND WHEN DEFROSTER IS ON "HIGH", IT FAILS TO CLEAR WINDSHIELD. DEALERSHIP HAD EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND CLAIMED THAT THEY HAVE REPAIRED THE DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #888379
Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2001
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL TRANSFER CASE DID NOT ENGAGE. CONSUMER TRIED TO ENGAGE AT BOTTOM OF HILL.*AK GEARS DID ENGAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL. THE LACK OF 4''-LOW ENGAGEMENT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPEED DANGEROUSLY. *YH
NHTSA ODI #887138
Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2001
Seat Belts
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 00V228002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 11294 NOTICE FOR SEATBELT BUCKLES IN DECEMBER. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, AND DEALER STILL HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE REPAIRS FOR VARIOUS REASONS. DEALER IS MAZDA IN STOCKTON,CA. *AK
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY BUILD DATE CODES ARE WITHIN THE SUSPECT RANGE. THOSE WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE WILL BE REPLACED.
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NHTSA investigations
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