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1986 Mazda B2000

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest Jun 12, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Apr 7, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1986 Mazda B2000, most frequently naming the body & structure, seat belts and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure337.5%
  • Seat belts337.5%
  • Fuel system225.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Apr 7, 2009
16,270 units potentially affected
The defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
The risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
SABERSPORTView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Jun 12, 1996

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS GAS.*AK

NHTSA ID
984388
Incident
Mar 21, 1996
Seat belts
Filed Apr 11, 1996

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS LOCKED INTO THE RETRACTOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

NHTSA ID
982610
Body & structure
Filed Oct 17, 1995

BOTH FRAMES UNDER VEHICLE ROTTED/BROKE; CAUSED BED OF TRUCK TO DETACHED FROM CAB. TT

NHTSA ID
973431
Incident
Aug 23, 1995
Fuel system
Filed Aug 14, 1995

FUEL TANK CORRODED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. TT

NHTSA ID
970370
Incident
Jul 1, 1994
Seat belts
Filed Jul 20, 1995

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT AND WILL NOT LET HER INSTALL HER CHILD SAFETY SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ID
969159
Incident
Jul 16, 1995
Body & structure
Filed Mar 6, 1995

VEHICLES COMPLETE BODY FRAME IS RUSTED AND CAB AND BED SEPARATE WITHOUT BODY RUST. TT

NHTSA ID
961207
Incident
Mar 6, 1995
Seat belts
Filed Mar 1, 1995

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO STAY LATCH WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA ID
960892
Incident
Mar 1, 1995
Body & structure
Filed Jan 5, 1995

ENTIRE UNDER FRAME IS RUSTED WITH HOLES. TT

NHTSA ID
958283
Incident
Dec 27, 1994

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

008/97

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW

001/97G

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mazda B2000 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1989011—
1988011—
1987811—
1986Viewing810—
1985000—
1984201—
1983000—
1982000—
1981000—
1980100—
1979000—
1978000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.