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Mazda B-Series Truck repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (1%)

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Mazda B-Series Truck transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (21%)

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2006 Mazda B-Series Truck 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

46000 mi

US $1350
Replace all gear oil in all 3 differentials, replace rear end cover 

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2004 Mazda B-Series Truck 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

102920 mi

C $200
Rear u joint replaced 

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2004 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

135500 mi

US $350
Pinion Bearing Seal replacement due to age. Original Seal failed due to age 
161000 mi

US $1500
Replaced clutch (Manual transmission), because the transmission had to be pulled out to perform this repair, we opted to replace all of the internals/rebuild the transmission to save having to do it later. 

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2003 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

122000 mi

US $30
driveshaft u-joints replaced 

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2002 Mazda B-Series Truck 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

34914 mi Warranty work - Check engine light on. Replaced boost sensor. 

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2002 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

176000 mi

US $650
Clutch Master cylinder 

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2002 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

147-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

145000 mi

US $1200
slave cylinder leaked: third time in 145k miles! Changed the clutch while trans was out of car 

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2001 Mazda B-Series Truck 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

47000 mi To eliminate the drive train clunk on extended cab Mazda or Ranger when starting-stopping, disconnect drive shaft at rear end, remove boot clips front slip joint, slide back and pack splines with grease, reassemble, problem solved 1/2 hr job 

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2000 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

214000 mi

US $600
Differential pinion seal was leaking. 

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2000 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

229500 mi

US $500
Lost reverse gear. Forward gears shifting hard. 
234300 mi

US $800
Rear Axle Needed Rebuilt 

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1999 Mazda B-Series Truck 4-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

122000 mi

US $960
New clutch kit and Slave cylinder installed. 
124000 mi

US $283
Universal joint on transfer case connected to front drive shaft broke. Repaired with a repair kit. 

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Mazda B-Series Truck Transmission Problems

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