Mazda B-Series Truck Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Mazda B-Series Truck model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2009 drew the fewest (4) and the 1994 the most (122).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
4 | 5 | Air bags | — | — |
| 1993 Among the fewest complaints |
9 | 0 | Engine and engine cooling | — | — |
| 1992 Among the fewest complaints |
11 | 1 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | 6 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | 3 | Air bags | — | — |
| 1991 | 14 | 1 | Engine and engine cooling | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | 0 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | 3 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2004 | 24 | 3 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2002 | 28 | 2 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | 3 | Vehicle speed control | — | — |
| 2007 | 37 | 3 | Air bags | — | — |
| 1995 | 42 | 1 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 1997 | 52 | 1 | Tires | — | — |
| 1996 | 55 | 1 | Visibility | — | — |
| 2000 | 58 | 2 | Tires | — | — |
| 1998 Among the most complaints |
67 | 3 | Tires | — | — |
| 1999 Among the most complaints |
78 | 2 | Tires | — | — |
| 1994 Among the most complaints |
122 | 4 | Service brakes | — | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Mazda B-Series Truck years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
1994 Mazda B-Series Truck: 122 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 21 (17%); Fuel system 20 (16%); Electrical system 13 (11%).
Reports mention 11 crashes, 9 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 92,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
1999 Mazda B-Series Truck: 78 complaints
Most-reported: Tires 12 (15%); Structure 11 (14%); Air bags 10 (13%).
Reports mention 11 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 97,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
1998 Mazda B-Series Truck: 67 complaints
Most-reported: Tires 19 (28%); Vehicle speed control 13 (19%); Engine and engine cooling 9 (13%).
Reports mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries, 12 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 68,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
The Mazda B-Series Truck years with the fewest complaints
1993 Mazda B-Series Truck: 9 complaints
Most-reported: Engine and engine cooling 4 (44%); Electrical system 3 (33%); Service brakes 2 (22%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. 0 recall campaigns listed.
1992 Mazda B-Series Truck: 11 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 3 (27%); Engine and engine cooling 2 (18%); Wheels 2 (18%).
Reports mention 3 crashes. 1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Mazda B-Series Truck owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 41,800 |
| 2002 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 28,000 |
| 2001 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 82,000 |
| 2000 | 58 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 1999 | 78 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 97,000 |
| 1998 | 67 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 68,000 |
| 1997 | 52 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1995 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 122 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 92,000 |
| 1993 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Mazda B-Series Truck recalls
- SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (1998–2002 model years; 76,000 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2007; 07V347000)
- EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL (1994 model year; 48,609 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 1994; 94V169002)
- SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS (1995–2003 model years; 39,600 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2009; 09V414000)
- MAZDA/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES (2001 model year; 27,533 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2001; 01V227002)
- MAZDA/CRUISE/SPEED CONTROL CABLE (1998–1999 model years; 22,000 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 1999; 99V062002)
All 22 Mazda B-Series Truck recall campaigns · Mazda B-Series Truck problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Mazda B-Series Truck years FAQ
Which Mazda B-Series Truck year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2009 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (4). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Mazda B-Series Truck years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1994, 1999 and 1998 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the air bags. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Mazda B-Series Truck problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the air bags (131 of 713 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns covering the Mazda B-Series Truck. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Mazda B-Series Truck recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.