1999 Mazda B-Series Truck Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 14%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck, 14% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,000 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.
“My frame is completely rusted out. I went to get the truck inspected and my mechanic said the frame was very thin. He said that it may not even last another year and that next year if he does inspection the frame make break while on the lift! I live in maine and have taken care of the truck, washing it regularly. Seems like other people have had the same issue. This is unsettling. The truck is is in great shape otherwise. I wish I could get more miles out of it. Seems like such a waste.... .only 97,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10389428, filed 2011-03, 97,000 miles“10 years in northeast pennsylvania have caused little to no rust on 3 other ford vehicles in the family, but my truck got hit with an extreme case of rust. No major offroading or mudding, no jumping/abusing the truck whatsoever. Toyota recalled the frames of their pickups, and I *believe* that ford got their frames from the same steel manufacturer. I speculate that steel manufacturer, and/or ford, did not dip these frames in any anti-rust formula. Frame rust/rot/cracking on a 1999 Mazda b4000 4x4 (the truck is/was made by ford, 98% the same as a ford ranger). …”
NHTSA complaint #10292351, filed 2009-11, 158,000 miles“Frame is rusted threw at rear left spring shackle bracket along with rear spring shackles. Is Mazda addressing this as toyota did? I understand this is common Mazda trucks and ford rangers.”
NHTSA complaint #10819407, filed 2016-01, 175,000 miles“I have a 99' Mazda b 3000 w/42,000 mi. Was driving the truck home from work,heard a noise from the rear. Checked bed then underneath.discovered a large crack in the truck's frame below the shock tower,with a lot of rust the truck can no longer be driven.”
NHTSA complaint #10392971, filed 2011-03, 41,800 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Mazda b4000. The contact stated that the interior lighting in his vehicle would illuminate intermittently. The failure forced him to pull over while driving various speeds. He removed the bulbs. In addition, the lights would not turn off when the door was closed, which could have potentially worn down the battery. The manufacturer stated that they would take his complaint, but offered no further assistance. The current mileage was approximately 148,000 and failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 05/14/09. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266818, filed 2009-04, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 19% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 11 | 14% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
6 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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