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Mazda B-Series Truck abs comes on

32 of the 712 owner complaints about the Mazda B-Series Truck describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1994 model year.

owner complaints
32
worst model year
1994
typical mileage
52,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    2
  • 1999
    3
  • 1997
    3
  • 1995
    7
  • 1994
    7
  • 1992
    3
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    3

Often reported together

Adaptive cruise 2Wipers 1Stalling 1Grinding brakes 1

Trouble codes mentioned

B3000 1B2300 1

What owners say

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 98,000 miles · CA

The electrical system shut down while I was driving, turning off air conditioner, radio, interior lights, and turn indicator. The dash lit up ABS, airbag, and cruise control indicators. When I stopped, I turned off the engine and turned the key to power without starting engine and found the electrical working again. I tried driving again and the electrical system worked for a short time and went off again. When it first happened, I was driving straight on a city street

Filed Nov 30, 2008 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · PA

Differential sensor failed during driving. At 55 MPH the transmission would not move the truck in drive. After finally stopping the truck I discovered that the truck would not move in drive 1, but it would move in drive 2, speedometer didn't work, the ABS light stayed on.

Filed Mar 7, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda b2300. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control. The speed control switch was disconnected in november of 2007. Since that time, the ABS light continues to illuminate. Each time she calls the dealer, she is given the run around. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date, powertrain, and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 36,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Acceleration, Brakes · 28,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda b3000. The contact received a safety recall notice and took her vehicle to the mazda dealer on september 26, 2007. The dealer deactivated the cruise control switch, however, the ABS light illuminated the same day. The vehicle was returned to the dealer on september 27, 2007. Mazda reconnected the cruise control switch and informed her that the safety recall did not apply to her VIN. She stated that the ABS light was not illuminated when she brought the vehicle in for the recall repair. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 28,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · TX

On several occasions, my mazda truck b300 v6 model has locked up on its brakes. The vehicle comes equipped with an ABS (four-wheen anti-lock system) which prevents it from locking up during driving conditions. However, on four varied situations in location, weather conditions and mileage apart 20,000, 30,000-35,000, 40,000 (considering three of them was before I hit 50k and then after getting my 60k service matienance)61k, my front end tires locked up while merging onto a highway; turning leftu nderneath an underpass; proceedin forward on a major road in houston, tx; and while just making a normal turn, not a sharp turn, but turning into a neighborhood, austin, tx. I in all occassions have had my foot firmly applied to the brakes and stilli lost control of the steering, with both my hands on the wheel, and had to turn the truck off after managing not to hit the car directly to my left on at least three reoccurrences. All under rainy or wet conditions where the road was level, normal, congested, or going downward on a smooth slope in elevation. I mentioned it to the dealership twice and was told that, that lost of traction was due to elevation of the truck and pressing the gas while I turned left. On the past three occassions I did not have my foot on the gas turning, ever while turning. I like my truck, but I could've had caused some major car wrecks due to some malfunctioning.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 91,125 miles · CA

During a trip from home to store, the dash lights for the ABS and brake system came on without any prior warning. Another driver made a u-turn in front of me prior to my arrival at the store causing me to have to apply the brakes in an evasive manuever. The brakes l,ocked up and caused me to lose control of the vehicle. Fortunately, I was able to avoid the collision. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop and they informed me that the ABS hydraulic control valve needed to be replace. They indicated that there had been 3 revisions of the original ABS system valve, indicating that mazda was aware that there had been a problem with this valve. We have never received any indication of a recall or problem.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Engine · 27,861 miles · FL

Many times reported and the dealer can't seem to find the problem? When at a stop truck will idel down low and when to accelerate truck loses power. Now I have a problem with my ABS brake light comes on and after having that check they said I need to have this replace (after only having 27,861miles)and after many complaints to mazda dealer and mazda corp, they now feel that I would be responsiable for this repair and not them. Explain that this should not have gone out (ABS) at this mileage, and the way this vehicle has run since I had purchased it new.I now feel that this a safety issue with my ABS braking system and still having to use my vehicle to get to work and back knowing that soon this may not work when needed! Please take the time to review my work orders with mazda and related issues with other complaints that they just can't seem to find the problems when I make apointments to have them fixed.I feel that my complaint is with safety issues and would like them to have this fixed.can you help me in this matter? Do not know who to contact anymore, and mazda had a rep look over my work order and siad that they will have don from where I had purchased from (mazdavillage) in clearwater to contact me about having this fixed. But nothing is going to be done? Please advise. Thank you, bruce m. Ferguson

Filed Mar 2, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

Abs light comes on intermittently. Vehicle has been taken to several dealers. The dealers can not find a problem with the ABS system. If vehicle is stalled an then restarted, ABS light will go off. Check engine light comes on intermittently. Vehicle has been take to 3 dealers. There is no problem. Light seems to come on more often when vehicle is warm. When windshield wipers are turned off, occasionally they will start operating at the highest speed. Takes several tries of turning them on and then off again to make them stop. Front end of vehicle shakes excessively when going down hills and braking. Cracks were found in the catalytic converter when vehicle was purchased in february of 1999. Dome light comes on and stays on. Problem is remedied by removing the fuse for the dome light over night and then replacing the next morning.

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 6,114 miles · FL

The front end of the vehicle constantly vibrated, the tires were replaced 5 times, also the ABS illuminated intermittently.*scc

Filed Dec 26, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · FL

The vehicle experiences excessive front suspension vibration which caused the tire to wear unevenly, the vehicle has been taken to several facilities to be repaired but he problem still exist, the vehicle ABS light illuminates on and off, the dealer replaced the front brakes. Nlm

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulicReported February 28, 1996 · 2,500 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
Risk
If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

Recall number 96V024002 · Recall details

Parking brake: conventionalReported October 31, 1994 · 48,609 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Risk
When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.

Recall number 94V169002 · Recall details

Questions about the Mazda B-Series Truck abs

Why does the abs come on in the Mazda B-Series Truck?

Owners who report it most often also describe pulls to one side, adaptive cruise control problems and windshield wiper failure, and the codes they mention most are B3000 and B2300.

Which Mazda B-Series Truck years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1994 (7 complaints), 1995 (7 complaints) and 1990 (3 complaints).

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