Used 2003 Mazda Truck Consumer Reviews
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No fun to drive, but seems tough enough.
MazdaOwner, 06/25/2003
2003 Mazda Truck 2dr Cab Plus B4000 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Decent ride, uncomfortable seating if you are over 6'2", Crummy Mileage (17 HWY), Plenty of power from the 4.0L but shaky idle, 88 MPH speed limiter (dyno proven) (Mazda will only acknowledge this AFTER you buy the truck), 3,000lb max trailer weight with the 4.0L and 5 speed (read: weak clutch), A/C clutch engagement feels like you've been rear ended, Good cruise control, Gas guage is horribly inaccurate...
Very barebones, basic with so/so reliability.
Quentin , 11/08/2022
2003 Mazda Truck 2dr Cab Plus B3000 Dual Sport Rwd SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Currently sitting at 180k with my 2003 Mazda B3000, Automatic transmission. I’ve replaced over $6k in parts that have broken on their own. The engine has a horrible idle and the transmission thumps into 2nd gear, sometimes doesn’t shift at all until I let off the pedal. There are quite a few well known issues that these trucks are prone to getting, such as the camshaft syncronizers breaking inside the engine, which has happened to me before. I lost all power, brakes and power steering. It was especially scary for me since it was on the highway. I was able to save the engine from that, fortunately. Second huge problem with these is the leaking timing cover gaskets that the Ford Vulcan 3.0 V6 (the engine in this truck) can get. Mine started to leak at 176k and costs around $2,000 to repair, so usually when that starts leaking it’s a dealbreaker for most. Last major problem with the engine in particular is it is very prone to collecting excessive carbon in the piston heads, causing severe “spark knock” or “pre-ignition” issues, which also has been happening to my truck as well. There’s no remedy for this besides ultimately rebuilding the engine, or using very high octane gas, which is expensive and not guaranteed to work. Otherwise, it’s a truck. It’s not actually a Mazda so don’t expect Mazda reliability from this rebadged Ford Ranger. It has four wheels, a sub-par underpowered engine and a sloppy transmission. Not the greatest vehicle I’ve ever owned, and still not the worst I’ve owned. Overall, 3.0 / 5. A very “meh” truck.
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mazdawg03, 08/14/2009
2003 Mazda Truck 2dr Regular Cab B3000 Dual Sport Rwd SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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First the cons; small for those over 6', fuel economy is lacking for a small v6, DS should come standard with a limited slip and tow package, should have 6spd manual (mileage and towing would benefit), horrible Goodyear Wrangler GT/S's that come on it, a more Mazda/less Ford interior would be nice, seats are too firm for long trips(pad fixes this) . Now PROS; RELIABILITY, RELIABILITY, RELIABILITY, did I mention it's been reliable? Only issue in 78,xxx + was a sensor @ 5k that was replaced under warranty with no qualms. Paint still looks new, front brakes lasted for 50k, clutch is still great, engine still peppy (although more power would be great). Great deal considering cost vs other ops.
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112- Richmond, 10/25/2002
2003 Mazda Truck 2dr Regular Cab B3000 Dual Sport Rwd SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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The Truck is fun to drive. I have not had any problems. The Truck has a good clearcoat platinum gray paint job. The ride is tight and comfortable. The truck handles turns and curves very well.
my new mazada
ms.bell, 01/02/2004
2003 Mazda Truck 2dr Regular Cab B2300 Rwd SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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bought due to add in sundays paper sale price