1996 Mazda B-Series Truck Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck, 5% of the 55 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have tried for over a year to get my passenger airbag either installed with a switch or simply have it disconnected. Mazda simply will not provide satisfactory service. My original dealer is gone and now I have bill roger's Mazda in albany oregon. I called locally, called hq, wrote a letter and was told I could buy a brand new miata. If I had wanted a miata, I would have bought one in the first place. I have a one-year old grandson I will not place in danger. Can I use the same certification to have it disconnected by someone else other than Mazda? …”
NHTSA complaint #707468, filed 1999-06“Consumer states that son's vehicle was involved in an accident the vehicle flipped over and the air bag did not deploy. Owner of the vehicle was killed. Manufacturer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #814507, filed 1997-07Related service bulletins
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 82% |
| 2007 | 36 | 97% |
| 2006 | 9 | 82% |
| 2005 | 16 | 100% |
| 2004 | 20 | 83% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 21% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 13% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck
13 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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