Mazda B-Series Truck Problems by Year
Mazda B-Series Truck years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical B-Series Truck year: 1998, 1999. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 B-Series Truck: 78 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1998 B-Series Truck: 67 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 B-Series Truck: 58 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 B-Series Truck: 4 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2006 B-Series Truck: 11 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2008 B-Series Truck: 11 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mazda B-Series Truck problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 130 | 15 | 30 |
| Tires | 75 | 10 | 6 |
| Power Train | 53 | 10 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 44 | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility | 43 | 8 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 42 | 11 | 5 |
| Structure | 36 | 9 | 1 |
| Suspension | 31 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 23 | 9 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Seats | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Equipment | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mazda B-Series Truck model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 B-Series Truck | 4 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 B-Series Truck | 11 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2006 B-Series Truck | 11 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 B-Series Truck | 16 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 B-Series Truck | 24 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 B-Series Truck | 21 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 B-Series Truck | 28 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 B-Series Truck | 58 | 2 | — | Tires | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 B-Series Truck | 78 | 2 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 B-Series Truck | 67 | 3 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 B-Series Truck | 52 | 1 | — | Tires | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 B-Series Truck | 55 | 1 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 B-Series Truck | 42 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda B-Series Truck years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (67), 1999 (78) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical B-Series Truck year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mazda B-Series Truck?
Air Bags, with 130 complaints across 15 model years.
How many recalls does the Mazda B-Series Truck have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.