2008 Mazda B-Series Truck Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 82%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck, 82% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“unknown. have been trying to get airbag recall scheduled with Jim Doran Mazda in Mcminnville, OR for months. 1st appointment no record of parts being ordered. now nobody can confirm parts being ordered for upcoming appointment.”
NHTSA complaint #11476890, filed 2022-08“Truck involved in auto accident involving a SUV running a red light at high spped. To avoid being broadsided daughter braked hard to stopped but still hit the SUV rear bumper as he continued to drive thru the red light.. Daughter expected airbags to deployed and shielded her face. No airbags. This was a four lane road leading to the freeway at a intersection with daughter entering with a green lite severe whiplash and back pains. Currently at the hospital er.”
NHTSA complaint #11365037, filed 2020-10“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda b2300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v499000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10918995, filed 2016-10“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda b23s 2a. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v499000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that the parts were not available and the contact would be notified when the parts become available. The dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10980265, filed 2017-04“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda b23. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v499000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The balise Mazda dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11002781, filed 2017-07Related recalls
- 17V013000Jan 10, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series trucks sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2007–2009
- 16V499000Jul 1, 2016DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 B-Series trucks manufactured June 6, 2006, to January 22, 2009, originally…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2007–2009
- 21V162000Mar 10, 2021Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2007–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10194661May 5, 2021Subject: ** UPDATE** - Takata Inflator Special Service Program (Extended Warranty) Special Service Program SSPB3: In December 2017 Special Service Program SSPB3 - Takata Inflator…
- 10118753Sep 12, 2017STOPPER PLATES FOR AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AS NEW SERVICE PARTS. When removing the connector (1) to the air bag module (2), make sure to first lift the…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 82% |
| 2007 | 36 | 97% |
| 2006 | 9 | 82% |
| 2005 | 16 | 100% |
| 2004 | 20 | 83% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 21% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 13% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck
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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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology