Model year record

1996 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls & problems

The 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck has 1 safety recall and 55 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (12 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints55filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Vehicle speed controlOct 23, 2009

Cruise control

Recall 09V41400039,600 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield	12	0	0	—
TiresTread/belt; Sidewall	8	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly	7	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings	6	0	0	—
Air bagsOn-off switch assembly; Frontal	6	2	1	—
Vehicle speed controlCruise control	5	0	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Steering wheel/handle bar	5	0	0	—
SuspensionFront; Front › Macpherson strut	4	0	0	—
Power trainManual transmission › Floor shift assembly; Automatic transmission	4	0	0	—
StructureBody › Door; Frame and members › Underbody shields	3	0	0	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights; Turn signal	3	0	0	—
Interior lighting	2	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Visibility/wiper
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!
Oct 29, 2015 · 180,000 miles
Unknown or other
FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED/ CRACKED / HOLES / ROTTEN FROM RUST
May 1, 2014 · 140,000 miles
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
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
Apr 1, 2013 · 150,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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.
Aug 11, 2007 · 145,000 miles
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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
Aug 10, 2002 · 102,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
DT: GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. THE CONSUMER JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK A WEEK AGO AND THE GAS TANK STARTED LEAKING ON MAY 5-16-05. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRUCK TO A MECHANIC ON 5-16-05 AND THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE GAS TANK LOOKED DEFECTIVE. THIS IS TO BE FIXED ON FRIDAY MAY 20, 2005. THE CONSUMER IS NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THE MECHANIC SAID HE WOULD HAVE TO DROP THE TANK AND TRY AND SEE IF THE WHOLE TANK WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *JB
May 16, 2005 · 122,300 miles
Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor
CONSUMER CHECKED THE BRAKES, AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKES ROTORS ON THE 2 FRONT WHEELS WERE CRACKED. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THEM.*AK
Jun 1, 2004
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
METAL BRAKE LINE FAILED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEADING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ALL BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING. ONE BRAKE LINE CORRODED THROUGH, ANOTHER LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED, AND THE 3RD LINE IS JUST STARTING TO CORRODE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM. *JB
Jun 21, 2003 · 48,500 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.