1996 Mazda B-Series Truck Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%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 5 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck, 9% of the 55 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving along slowly, the steering wheel began to shake & vibrate uncontrollably. I pulled into the median attempting to get out of traffic & then discovered steering was slow & lethargic. While attempting to pull out of traffic & into a parking lot, I heard a loud pop. I got out of the car & discovered the tie rod separated entirely from the right front wheel & slashed the inner tire wheel (resulting in the flat). (tiresize: p22570r14)”
NHTSA complaint #749670, filed 2001-08Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck
13 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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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