1990 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and seat belts (3). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 38%
- Fuel system4 25%
- Seat belts3 19%
- Exterior lighting1 6.3%
- Suspension1 6.3%
- Tires1 6.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.3%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Was driving vehicle during wet weather at approximately 45mph applied the brakes (ABS) & the rear brakes locked up. This only an intermittent problem. Took vehicle to mechanic & was informed that new brakes were needed & that they were 1/2 inch longer than old brakes & would work better. Had the work done on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #823696, filed 1998-05Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck.
Other model years of the Mazda B-Series Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 37 | 85,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 11 | 7,500 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 16 | 75,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2004 | 24 | 64,558 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 21 | 41,800 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2002 | 28 | 26,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 37 | 82,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 58 | 73,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 78 | 97,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 67 | 67,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 52 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 55 | 140,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 42 | 110,550 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 122 | 92,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 11 | 123,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 14 | 196,700 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mazda B-Series Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.
Has the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.