Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tire tread separation on passenger rear side occurred on 8/28/09 in st. Augustine florida. The vehicle was a Mazda b2300 (2001). The driver lost control of the vehicle, spun around 180 degrees on i95, went into the ditch & collided into the guardrail on the passenger side. The passenger suffered head wounds and four broken ribs & had to be transported to flagler hospital. The driver suffered no significant injuries.
When pulling out into traffic, the vehicle lacked acceleration for several seconds. No impact reported. The consumer stated that she had to pump the gas pedal before the vehicle would accelerate. The consumer stated that when it rains the vehicle slides.
Driver felt vibration wile driving in fast lane, driver then lost control and collided into another vehicle. The consumer lost control of the Truck due to tire tread separation. The tire brand was Firestone. The driver of the other vehicle was injured.
Type of car: 2000 Mazda b4000 Truck . I was driving down the road at about 30mph, made a right hand turn into a parking lot. Moments later I noticed in my rear view mirror a tire lying in the road. Turns out my spare tire fell out from underneath my Truck. The spare tire carrier cable had snapped allowing the tire to fall to the ground. It's a very good thing this tire didn't come off while I was driving on the freeway the night before. It's alarming to think what could have happened if this had occurred 12 hrs before while travelling at 65 MPH. The tire carrier manufacturer is dura automotive systems (www.duraauto.com). I've contacted dura via email letting them know of the failure and they have not responded to my attempts. As of now the parts have not been replaced.
Firestone wilderness left rear tire had a blowout. Tire size was 225/70r15. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they indicated that there was no recall on the tire. The consumer replaced the tire with a non Firestone tire.
#1 at approximately 1000 miles the diferential pinion gears were replaced due to a grinding noise from the rear end, #2 at 9,500 miles I took the Truck back to the dealer and complained of noises in the rear end and front end vibration. They disregarded the noises in the rear end and replaced the two front tires. Since then there have been several attempts by Mazda to balance the front tires, I still have the vibration in the front during normal driving. 18 October 1999 with approximately 12,000 miles on the vehicle, I toook it back, this time there is a very distinctive noise from the rear end and front end vibration. Mazda ordered a complete rear axle assy and once again balanced the front tires. I was told by service manager that the Truck is safe to drive. Note: the rear axle assembly will move abour one inch from side to side when I shake the rear tires. …
While driving at 70mph in right lane on rural highway, I heard a thud and immediately lost control of the Truck and was thrown into the left lane almost over the center line. I regained control of the Truck and stopped on the side of the road. The tread on the driver back tire was completely peeled off, but the tire had not deflated. The back Truck fender and fender guard was completely bent underneath the Truck. The fender and guard in front of the tire was bent outward, with the support frame broken and the fender gueard sticking at a 90 degree angle out from the Truck. When I took the tire off the Truck, the entire tread was wrapped 3 times around the axle. Both back tires and the spare are the same firestones. On inspection of the other back tire, we have found cracks in the sidewall both near the center, as well as cracks near the tread along most of the tire. …
My vehicle was only a couple of weeks old when the tires started shredding. When I contacted Mazda and Firestone, I was told I was at fault for the problem. I was amazed at this attitude since the vehicle was only a couple of weeks old and only had a few hundred miles on it. After much "debate" with both companies, they agreed to replace the tires. I am reporting this occurence now, because of the latest press regarding the faulty Firestone tires. I have the paperwork from the Firestone deal;ership, showing the new tires being installed, and please note, it also relfects the mileage of my Truck at the time of this service-474 miles! (tire@p195170r14m+s)( dot number: w2wrwinj tire size: p195170r14 )
Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda B-Series Truck years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1998 (20), 2000 (14), 1997 (13), 1999 (12) and 1996 (7) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 30% of all complaints for the 1998.
Is there a recall for Mazda B-Series Truck wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Mazda B-Series Truck model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Mazda B-Series Truck wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles; 55% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (24 mentions), followed by the sidewall (6).
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.