Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | −83% | 5 | Airbag | Good |
| 2008 | 11 | −73% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2007 | 37 | −90% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2006 | 11 | −86% | 6 | Airbag | Good |
| 2005 | 16 | −93% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2004 | 24 | −83% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2003 | 21 | −46% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2002 | 28 | 1.2× | 2 | Airbag | Average |
| 2001 | 37 | 1.4× | 3 | Acceleration | Caution |
| 2000 | 58 | 2.5× | 2 | Wheel & Tire | Avoid |
| 1999 | 78 | 2.9× | 2 | Wheel & Tire | Avoid |
| 1998 | 67 | 2.3× | 3 | Wheel & Tire | Avoid |
| 1997 | 52 | 2.2× | 1 | Wheel & Tire | Avoid |
| 1996 | 55 | 2.4× | 1 | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
| 1995 | 42 | 1.8× | 1 | Brake | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median B-Series Truck year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Latest Mazda B-Series Truck recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009 B-Series trucks ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and…
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mazda B-Series Truck should you avoid?
1999, 2000, 1996, 1998, 1997 and 1995 — these years have the most complaints relative to other B-Series Truck years at the same age, led by wheels & tires problems in the 1999.
What is the best year for the Mazda B-Series Truck?
2005 has the fewest complaints compared with other B-Series Truck years at the same age, followed by 2007 and 2006. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mazda B-Series Truck problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (130), wheels & tires (76) and transmission & drivetrain (53). Airbag complaints peak in the 2007 model year.
How many recalls has the Mazda B-Series Truck had?
17 recalls across 1995–2009. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Mazda B-Series Truck recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.