1999 Mazda B-Series Truck Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,387miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck, 8% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,387 miles. 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.
“Driving on paved road approaching stop sign, pressed pedal had full pedal no brakes. Proceeded out on to state hwy. I was struck on the bed area by another passenger p.u. Truck, traveling at hwy. Speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10206508, filed 2007-10, 84,387 miles“In hot ambient temperatures, florida, after my 1999 Mazda b3000 has sat in the parking lot forthe day, the clutch and brake master cylinders failed to function correctly, it is as if when I step on the clutch the fluid bleeds by the o rings and the clutch fails half way to the floor, the same with the brakes, when you step on the brakes, the fluid is leaking past the o rings in the master cylinder, making a gurgling/aerating sound. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049003, filed 2003-12“When driving over 40 MPH on rough road pavement the rear wheel bounces off the road, forcing driver to change lanes to control the truck. Also under heavy braking the back end of the truck spins around. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #847116, filed 1999-09“Vehicle was in parked in front of the hardware store with consumer's foot on brake, and vehicle still on. Took foot off brake, and vehicle lunged forward, hit the curb, went up on the sidewalk, and straight into the store.”
NHTSA complaint #859549, filed 2000-03“Spare tire is the wrong size tire for this vehicle, its diameter is 2 inches smaller. Which cause when using the spare tire, ABS braking system will not work. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #871013, filed 2000-09Related 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 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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