1996 Mazda B-Series Truck Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 24%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck, 24% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 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.
“Like many others wipers were working intermittently only to stop working completely replaced switch to no avail. Have red its a problem with the general electric module with try replacing that next!”
NHTSA complaint #10807868, filed 2015-12, 180,000 miles“Windshield wipers fail intermittently. We've taken it into the dealer several times, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. We've had the switch replaced several times, but that has never solved the problem. Since we only use wipers when it rains, the failure has causes a dangerous situation. I been in several near misses when this has occurred, one when a tractor trailer sprayed my windsheild and I couldn't see. Mazda has been unwilling to voluntarily investigate the cause detail. As a result, we've continually had to bring the vehicle back into the shop for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #737162, filed 2000-12“Consumer complained of ongoing problem with windshield wiper/washer intermittently turn on/off. Vehicle in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and every time dealer repairs them another problem would arise. Also, signal light would come on/off, and air conditioning stopped running.”
NHTSA complaint #831564, filed 1998-12“While driving, intermittently, the windshield wipers come on by themselves. The dealer and manufacturer has been notified. The windshield wiper and washer will come on while driving, consumer is concerned that wipers will fail while on during a time of need.”
NHTSA complaint #827416, filed 1998-08“Whenever it rains the windshield wiper motor stops working. Causes poor visibility for the driver. The problem is intermittent. Took vehicle to dealer, 1st time & nothing found. The 2nd time, the mechanic changed switch. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #828050, filed 1998-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 | 9 | 12% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 13 | 24% |
| 1995 | 11 | 26% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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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