1994 Mazda B3000 review from North America
"A medium maintenance expensive needy truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Odometer at 24000 (warranty-free)
Clutch at 35000 (expensive)
Air Conditioner Compressor at 50000 (expensive)
Front Brake Rotors (several times) (expensive)
Clutch again, approx. 100000 miles (expensive)
Water Pump/Radiator 125000 (expensive)
Fuel Pump in the Gas Tank 135000 (expensive)
Front End Alignments (4),ABS Brake sensors (2)
General comments?
Vehicle Stalls in heat in traffic, will
not start again until towed to dealer, where it makes a miraculous recovery and runs fine until I take it out in traffic again. The mechanics at the dealership can't even seem to pinpoint the problem.
Overall, the things that have gone wrong on the truck are to be expected with the exception of the current problem with stalling in traffic.
It still drives like it was new, when it is running good, although it always needed a more powerful V-6 Engine than the 3.0L.
The engine is reliable, it seems to be the other parts which cause all the problems. With 135000 miles on the power plant, it doesn't even smoke and barely uses any oil.
Mechanics who work on the truck often confuse it with the Ford Ranger, and not all parts are interchangeable.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L 6 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2004 |