2006 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 64 do-not-drive
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck. The part named most often is air bags, with 9 complaints (82% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electronic stability control (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,500 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns (4 marked do-not-drive) and 77 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags9 82%
- Brakes1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
- Tires1 9.1%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Takata inflators and other, they keep sending me cards and letters, which warn me not to drive my car. Then they say they will tow my car and provide me with a other car. But their not doing anything. I'm very concerned at this point and I need them to take action and help me.”
NHTSA complaint #11118303, filed 2018-08, 50,000 milesBrakes: “This vehicle was smoldering burning and smoke without fire. I have taken my vehicle in for repairs 5 times for the transmission and other related issues. This vehicle as had a new transmission added within two months of ownership and it still leaks. The brakes pads wear to fast.”
NHTSA complaint #10164675, filed 2006-08, 3,100 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,100 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2006
Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January…
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2006
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may…
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2004–2006
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2004–2006
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- 23V837000Dec 12, 2023Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2004–2006
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
- 05V525000Nov 17, 2005Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › MotorCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2006, Tribute 2006
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Recall details for the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 77 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037013Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid. It has been unpublished and superseded by the Field Quality Information Report (FQIR) reporting system.
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Brakes, Other or…. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended…
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024Electrical system, Other or unknown. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 11005671Jul 29, 2024Other or unknown. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 11003398Jun 7, 2024Other or unknown. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Steering, Engine cooling, Brakes, Transmission and…. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 10232299Feb 28, 2023Electrical system. Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Suspension. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal…
- 10222564Sep 26, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable…
- 10217209Jul 18, 2022Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Other model years of the Mazda B-Series Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 37 | 85,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 11 | 7,500 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 16 | 75,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2004 | 24 | 64,558 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 21 | 41,800 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2002 | 28 | 26,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 37 | 82,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 58 | 73,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 78 | 97,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 67 | 67,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 52 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 55 | 140,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 42 | 110,550 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 122 | 92,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 11 | 123,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 14 | 196,700 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mazda B-Series Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 9 complaints (82% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 4 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,100 and 50,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.