1994 Mazda B-Series Truck Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 25%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,562miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck, 25% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,562 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My truck a 1994 Mazda b-4000 4x4 lost brakes at 40 to 45 MPH. I eneded up ditching the truck to avoid hitting a schoolbus that was letting off childeren a stop. My mechanic told me that this is a common problem with ford and Mazda. The problem was where the rubber brake line and steal brakeline come together blew apart. The result is a complete loss of brakes”
NHTSA complaint #10056870, filed 2004-02, 82,000 miles“During a trip from home to store, the dash lights for the ABS and brake system came on without any prior warning. Another driver made a u-turn in front of me prior to my arrival at the store causing me to have to apply the brakes in an evasive manuever. The brakes l,ocked up and caused me to lose control of the vehicle. Fortunately, I was able to avoid the collision. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop and they informed me that the ABS hydraulic control valve needed to be replace. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093435, filed 2004-10, 91,125 miles“Parking brake non-functional. Fuel leak, not able to locate. Repair shop claims probable no under warranty. Brake vacuum booster is failing. Rotors have been turned,pads replaced. Drivers seat back broken. Repaired. Broken again.”
NHTSA complaint #10262575, filed 2009-03, 110,000 miles“There are 3 recall #s ie: 94v111000,96v02400 & 94v169000 of which we were never notified.what is the experation date of these recalls? My closest Mazda dealer is 100 miles away,can a ford dealer make these no cost repairs? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #740832, filed 2001-02“Abs brakes on rear always been bad, very grabby, lockup with medium to hard pressure. Reported to dealer, checked, said no problem found. There is a problem, there's always been a problem and now it is getting worse. I've almost had an accident on several occasions as a direct result of this problem. I've been living with it for several years, but it is getting to the point where it is extremly dangerous. I've set up an appointment with the dealer, but wanted it on record with you as well. Front spindle and bearing went out at 28,439 miles. Dealer replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #700920, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 96V024002Feb 28, 1996The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 1994, Navajo 1991–1994
- 94V169002Oct 31, 1994The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 1994, Navajo 1993–1994
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 22% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 6 | 11% |
| 1995 | 13 | 31% |
| 1994 | 30 | 25% |
| 1993 | 2 | 22% |
| 1992 | 3 | 27% |
| 1991 | 3 | 21% |
| 1990 | 6 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck
21 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTires
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck
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.
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