1996 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B-Series Truck years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck. That ranks 4th out of 15 B-Series Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (12 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 55owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 12 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 9% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 9% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 133,650 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 180,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
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.
Like many others wipers were working intermittently only to stop working completely replaced switch to no avail. Have red its a problem with the general electric module with try replacing that next!
Frame is completely rusted/ cracked / holes / rotten from rust
Frame is cracked and has holes from rust. Spring shackles have holes from rust. Will not pass inspection without new frame or major frame repair. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mazda b4000. The contact noticed a gas leak while filling the vehicle with gas up to the filling neck. This leakage has occurred twice before. He has not taken the vehicle to the mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 145,000.
Cruise control came on without turning it on and would not turn off. I pulled to the side of the road and disabled it under the hood. *ak
Other Mazda B-Series Truck years
← 1995 B-Series Truck · 1997 B-Series Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 B-Series Truck | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 B-Series Truck | 11 | 3 |
| 2007 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 |
| 2006 B-Series Truck | 11 | 6 |
| 2005 B-Series Truck | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 B-Series Truck | 24 | 3 |
| 2003 B-Series Truck | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 B-Series Truck | 28 | 2 |
| 2001 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 |
| 2000 B-Series Truck | 58 | 2 |
| 1999 B-Series Truck | 78 | 2 |
| 1998 B-Series Truck | 67 | 3 |
| 1997 B-Series Truck | 52 | 1 |
| 1996 | 55 | 1 |
| 1995 B-Series Truck | 42 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Owners most often report visibility, tires, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 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 1996 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 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.