2009 Mazda B4000

The 2009 Mazda B4000 was a compact pickup truck available with two engine options: a 2.3-liter inline-four and a 3.0-liter V6. Transmission options included a five-speed manual and a five-speed automatic.

The Mazda B4000 was praised for its fuel efficiency, maneuverability and affordability, while some drivers found it lacking in power and interior space.

Engine

• 2.3-liter Inline-Four
  • Intake Manifold Gasket Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Leaking coolant, overheating, poor engine performance
    • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 3.0-liter V6
  • Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Rattling noise from engine, loss of power, engine stalling
    • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner and related components
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• Five-Speed Manual
  • Transmission Input Shaft Bearing Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Grinding noise from transmission, difficulty shifting gears
    • Solution: Replace transmission input shaft bearing
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Five-Speed Automatic
  • Torque Converter Clutch Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Slipping gears, shuddering during acceleration
    • Solution: Replace torque converter clutch
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical

• Alternator Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming headlights, battery not charging, difficulty starting the vehicle
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust On Rear Bumper
  • Description/Symptoms: Corrosion on rear bumper
  • Solution: Replace or repair rear bumper
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Dashboard Cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracks appearing on the dashboard
  • Solution: Replace dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2009 Mazda B4000 has a range of issues that vary in severity and cost. Engine and transmission problems can be expensive to fix, but electrical and interior problems are generally less costly. Overall, the B4000 is a reliable vehicle but may require some maintenance and repairs over time.