1996 Mazda B-Series Truck Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck, 11% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles.
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.
“Metal brake line failed in engine compartment leading to a complete loss of all brake fluid and braking. One brake line corroded through, another line was severely corroded, and the 3rd line is just starting to corrode. There was no warning of any problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10023679, filed 2003-06, 48,500 miles“Consumer checked the brakes, and found that the brakes rotors on the 2 front wheels were cracked. He took vehicle to the dealer, but wanted to know if there were any recalls on them.”
NHTSA complaint #10075510, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
- 10148003Oct 10, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10142515May 11, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO…
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 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck
13 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 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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