1995 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 2, 2012 · 42 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other B-Series Truck years
More complaints than other years 6th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck. That ranks 6th out of 15 B-Series Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (12 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic12
Visibility11
Air Bags4
Electrical System4
Seat Belts4 · ~110,550 mi
Steering4
Structure2 · ~123,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~59,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1229%———
Visibility1126%———
Air Bags410%———
Electrical System410%———
Seat Belts410%110,550——
Steering410%———
Structure25%123,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling12%———
Exterior Lighting12%———
Fuel System, Gasoline12%59,000——
Interior Lighting12%———
Parking Brake12%———
Power Train12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 13 complaints
1995: 3199531996: 131996131997: 6199761998: 1199811999: 8199982000: 6200062005: 1200512007: 1200712008: 1200812009: 1200912012: 120121

n = 42 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Vehicle speed control:cruise controlOct 23, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V414000 · 39,600 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda b4000. The contact stated the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Steering · received Apr 2, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10453759

The interior part of my tailgate has broken twice during regular use. Now the tailgate will not open and as i am disabled it is difficult to put my equipment into the truck bed. *tr

Structure · received Jun 8, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10273123

Vehicle driver side seatbelt would come undone. Potentially causing casualties if occurring during an accident. *tr

Seat Belts · received Dec 6, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10250952

Dome light stays on while driving day or night. It is illegal to drive with the light on at night. The door ajar chime sticks and windshield wipers will sometimes come on by themselves while driving. I have read many complaints about this on your website. I had this problem fixed while under…

Interior Lighting · received Feb 21, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10183201

Dt: the consumer owns a 1995 mazda b-2300 pick-up. While filling the gas tank he noticed gasoline leaking onto the ground underneath the truck. Upon inspection of the vehicle it was determined that fuel tank filler pipe cracked and was causing the gasoline to leak onto the ground. Due to the heat…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 17, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10139988

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 12 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B-Series Truck model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.