Mazda B-Series Truck complaints by model year
713 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 58 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 | 78 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 67 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 52 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 122 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2000–2009. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 36 | 9 | 3 |
| Power train | 13 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Mazda B-Series Truck recalls (22)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one B-Series Truck model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V837000 | Dec 12, 2023 | Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed | 2004, 2005, 2006 | 14.7% |
| 21V162000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2007, 2008, 2009 | 40.4% |
| 18V038000 | Jan 16, 2018 | Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2006 | 60% |
| 18V039000 | Jan 16, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2006 | 60% |
| 18V016000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2009 | 65.5% |
| 17V806000 | Dec 14, 2017 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2004, 2005, 2006 | 38.9% |
| 17V807000 | Dec 14, 2017 | Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2004, 2005, 2006 | 37.8% |
| 17V013000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2007, 2008, 2009 | 57.9% |
| 16V499000 | Jul 1, 2016 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2007, 2008, 2009 | 37.3% |
| 09V414000 | Oct 23, 2009 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS | 1995–2003 | — |
| 09V032000 | Jan 29, 2009 | FRONT SPINDLE FRACTURE | 2009 | — |
| 07V347000 | Aug 7, 2007 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH | 1998–2002 | — |
| 05V525000 | Nov 17, 2005 | WIPER MOTOR GREASE | 2006 | — |
| 01V227002 | Aug 6, 2001 | MAZDA/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES | 2001 | — |
| 00V228002 | Aug 18, 2000 | MAZDA/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES | 2000 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Mazda B-Series Truck FAQ
How many recalls has the Mazda B-Series Truck had?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mazda B-Series Truck model year from 1990 to 2009. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Mazda B-Series Truck year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1999 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (78) and the 2009 the fewest (4). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Mazda B-Series Truck problems?
Across the 2000–2009 model years, owners most often name the air bags, power train, tires in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.