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Mazda B-Series Truck Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 709 consumer complaints across the 19 model years of the Mazda B-Series Truck (1990–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 122. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (128 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

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All B-Series Truck model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	TSBs	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2008	11	5	3	72	—	Not enough data
2007	37	85,000	3	80	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2006	11	7,500	6	77	—	Not enough data
2005	16	75,000	3	83	—	Rising
2004	24	64,558	3	85	—	Stable
2003	21	41,800	1	85	—	Rising
2002	28	26,000	2	80	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2001	37	82,000	3	78	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2000	58	73,000	2	75	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
1999	78	97,000	2	56	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
1998	67	67,000	3	49	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
1997	52	80,000	1	40	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1996	55	140,000	1	31	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1995	42	110,550	1	30	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1994	122	92,000	4	0	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1993	9	85,000	0	0	—	Not enough data
1992	11	123,000	1	0	—	Not enough data
1991	14	196,700	1	0	—	Not enough data
1990	16	—	0	0	—	Stable

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Air bags128 22%
Brakes92 16%
Tires91 16%
Transmission and drivetrain63 11%
Vehicle speed control57 10%
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)48 8.4%
Fuel system46 8.1%
Engine cooling45 7.9%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2007: “Takata recall - the local Mazda dealer tried to order the parts; but, was not allowed to even access the order page. Somehow, Mazda has my mailing address. I want them to contact me and include my phone and email so they can quickly contact me when the parts are available. In the meantime, their letter says not to allow anyone to ride in the passenger seat. What??”

NHTSA complaint #11010337, filed 2017-07, 95,000 miles

2006: “Takata inflators and other, they keep sending me cards and letters, which warn me not to drive my car. Then they say they will tow my car and provide me with a other car. But their not doing anything. I'm very concerned at this point and I need them to take action and help me.”

NHTSA complaint #11118303, filed 2018-08, 50,000 miles

2003: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11113986, filed 2018-07, 98,000 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology