1996 Mazda B-Series Truck Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck, 9% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Was driving 60mph when cruise control came on.cruise control could not be released after hitting brakes or accelerator pedal. Had to shift into neutral, and then shut vehicle down. Once restarted, cruise control was not activated.*akconsumer states this has happened on two occasions, the exact same thing happens at each failure.”
NHTSA complaint #894820, filed 2001-08Related recalls
- 09V414000Oct 23, 2009Mazda is recalling model year 1995 through 1997 and model year 2001 through 2003 trucks equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switch…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 1995–1997, 2001–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 9 | 24% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 13% |
| 1998 | 13 | 19% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 9% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck
13 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology