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1987 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 Oct 13, 2000
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.
1
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.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1987 Mazda B2000, most frequently naming the fuel system, body & structure and seat belts categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; 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

  • Fuel system562.5%
  • Body & structure225.0%
  • Seat belts112.5%

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

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE90091ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

SECTOR SHAFT FAILURE

Opened Jun 20, 1990
Closed Oct 12, 1990

There is no summary currently available

STEERING

Recent owner complaints

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

Fuel system
Filed Oct 13, 2000

THE DESIGN AND MOUNTING OF THE GAS TANK IS SUCH THAT LITTLE ROCKS GET BETWEEN THE MOUNTING AND THE GAS TANK AND OVER TIME WEAR THROUGH THE COATING OF THE TANK AND CREATE A LEAK. NLM

NHTSA ID
556077
Fuel system
Filed Apr 13, 2000

4 CYL

NHTSA ID
860293
Incident
Dec 3, 1999
Fuel system
Filed Apr 12, 2000

NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE SEAMS WHILE FILLING IT UP. COULD FILL FUEL TANK HALF WAY. SUDDENLY STOPPED AND HEARD IT SLASH, AND THEN LEAKED THROUGH THE SEAMS.*AK SEAMS SEEM RUSTED AWAY. *YH

NHTSA ID
860172
Seat belts
Filed Jul 14, 1999

DRIVER SIDE & PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS WEAK / THE PASSENGER SIDE IS COMPLETELY BROKEN. *YC

NHTSA ID
547194
Body & structure
Filed May 3, 1999

THE FRAME IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM EACH OTHER. LOCATION: THE CENTER OF THE FIRST (FORWARD) BED BODY MOUNT,IT IS CORRODED SO BADLY I WOULD BE AFRAID TO WELD IT EVEN USING LONG PLATES ON EACH SIDE OF THE BOX FRAME. THE VEHICLE IS NOW UNUSABLE WITH THE BED PUSHING UP AGAINST THE CAB. I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIAST AND BUSINESS MAJOR WORKING IN ENGINEERING AND STUDYING WELDING AND CHASSIS ENGINEERING AND AM COMPETENT FABRICATOR WITH TIG, MIG AND STICK PROCESSES, I HAVE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT METAL AND CARS.

NHTSA ID
706188
Incident
Apr 29, 1999
Fuel system
Filed Sep 18, 1998

FUEL TANK FAILURE AT WELDED SEAM.

NHTSA ID
780424
Incident
Sep 10, 1998
Fuel system
Filed Apr 17, 1995

FUEL TANK LEAKING FUEL. TT

NHTSA ID
963875
Incident
Apr 17, 1995
Body & structure
Filed Mar 3, 1995

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK GOING UP TO HIGH SPEED TRUCK SHAKE SERVICE STATION CHECK IT AND SAY THE MAIN FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH SIDE. TT

NHTSA ID
960999
Incident
Mar 2, 1995

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—
1987Viewing811—
1986810—
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.