2004 Mazda B-Series Truck Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 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.
“I broadsided a pick up truck that ran a stop sign. Enough damage was done that my vehicle had to be towed and likely will be written off by the insurance company as totaled. I was diagnosed with blunt trauma to the chest wall with contusions. My airbag never deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10525157, filed 2013-07, 160,000 miles“Chassis is rusting out. Drivers side rear spring shackle, bracket fell off and need to be replaced costing me about $500.00. Mazda b2300 is also a Ford Ranger which also has similar issues. My truck has about 170,000 miles on the odometer. The drive train is strong; idles and runs smooth, does not burn oil.”
NHTSA complaint #11573912, filed 2024-02“This is the second time I've asked this same question. Ford recalled these vehicles and the Mazda b series pick-up is made by ford shouldn't Mazda check theirs too? 2004 ford ranger structure: frame and members:underbody shields summary: on certain pickup trucks, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not formed properly. Consequence: in the event of a side impact crash, the frame rail scould puncture the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10116422, filed 2005-04Related 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 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck
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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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