Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS
- Summary
- MAZDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1997 AND MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND MANUFACTURED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 5, 2002. A COMPONENT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND DEVELOP A LEAK. THIS OCCURRENCE COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT, SMOKE OR BURN WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
- Consequence
- A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
- Remedy
- MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A UNIVERSAL FUSED JUMPER HARNESS ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500 OPTION #6.
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Owner complaints (55)
55 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 12 | 21.8% |
| Tires | 7 | 12.7% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 10.9% |
| Steering | 5 | 9.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 9.1% |
| Seat belts | 4 | 7.3% |
| Suspension | 4 | 7.3% |
| Air bags | 3 | 5.5% |
| Power train | 3 | 5.5% |
| Structure | 3 | 5.5% |
How 1996 compares with other B-Series Truck years
Best and worst B-Series Truck years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 1 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 122 | 4 |
| 1995 | 42 | 1 |
| 1996 | 55 | 1 |
| 1997 | 52 | 1 |
| 1998 | 67 | 3 |
| 1999 | 78 | 2 |
| 2000 | 58 | 2 |
| 2001 | 37 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1996 Mazda B-Series Truck FAQ
How many recalls does the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 09V414000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck problems?
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (12), Tires (7), Service brakes (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1996 B-Series Truck compare with other years?
Among the 1992–2001 Mazda B-Series Truck model years at least five years old, the 1993 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 1994 the most (122). The 1996 drew 55. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.