Model year record

1999 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls & problems

The 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck has 3 safety recalls and 78 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (12 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints78filed by owners

Crashes · fires11 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths12 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Vehicle speed controlAug 7, 2007

Vehicle speed control

Recall 07V34700076,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2007, DIRECTING THEM TO HAVE THE SPEED DEACTIVATION CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED TEMPORARILY. A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS WAS IN FEBRUARY 2008 ADVISING THEM TO RETURN TO DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE REPAIR PART. OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHO DID NOT RECEIVE A PHASE 2 NOTICE AND HAVE NOT HAD THE RECALL COMPLETED WILL BE NOTIFIED BEGINNING AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E05600058,640 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Risk: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Vehicle speed controlMar 31, 1999

Vehicle speed control

Recall 99V06200222,000 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1998-1998 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCKS (B2500, B3000 AND B4000) EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND BUILT FROM JANUARY 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Risk: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.

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	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
TiresTread/belt; Temporary/emergency spare tire	12	0	0	2	—
StructureBody; Body › Door	11	0	0	0	158,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlCruise control; Springs	11	0	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	10	9	0	9	98,500 mi
Power trainDriveline › Driveshaft; Driveline › Differential unit	10	0	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	9	1	0	1	72,000 mi
SuspensionFront	5	0	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder	5	2	0	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Fuel injection system	5	0	0	0	121,000 mi
Electrical systemIgnition › Module; 12v/24v/48v battery	5	0	1	0	72,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline	4	0	0	0	—
Unknown or other	3	0	0	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Structure › Body
VEHICLE FRAME IS CRACKED/RUSTED, STRUT MOUNTS RUSTED, FUEL TANK TIE DOWN RUSTED.
Jan 22, 2021 · 259,300 miles
Structure › Body
ENTIRE TRUCK BODY FRAME IS RUSTING OUT, FUEL TANK BRACKETS RUSTED OUT, SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT ON DRIVERS SIDE BROKEN
Feb 19, 2020 · 256,000 miles
Air bagsCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 MAZDA B2500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE CRASH, AND THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DID NOT TIGHTEN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SHOP AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM A BROKEN NECK AND SPINAL DAMAGE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 287,000.
Mar 14, 2018 · 287,000 miles
Air bags
TAKATA RECALL: RIGHT SIDE KEY CONTROL OF PASSENGER AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. LIGHT STAYS ON INDEPENDENT OF KEY POSITION. OTHER THAN THE CONTROL NOT WORKING THERE IS NO ISSUE OTHER THAN WHETHER OR NOT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL WORK.
Jan 1, 2016 · 50,000 miles
Structure › Body
UNDERCARRIAGE COMPLETELY RUSTING AWAY. GAS TANK SUPPORTS CRACKED AND RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH.
Jun 1, 2016
Structure › Body
FRAME IS RUSTED THREW AT REAR LEFT SPRING SHACKLE BRACKET ALONG WITH REAR SPRING SHACKLES. IS MAZDA ADDRESSING THIS AS TOYOTA DID? I UNDERSTAND THIS IS COMMON MAZDA TRUCKS AND FORD RANGERS.
Dec 22, 2015 · 175,000 miles
Air bagsCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED VERTEBRAE, FLATTENED SPINAL CORD, PINCHED NERVE, AND CARPAL TUNNEL TO THE RIGHT HAND. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS FROM THE AIR BAG AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 04/06/15*LJ THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 5 STITCHES FOR FACIAL LACERATIONS AND WAS AWARDED PERMANENT DISABILITY.…
Jul 13, 2013 · 100,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
GAS TANK LEAKS THROUGH REAR SIDE PLUG OF TANK. THIS HAPPENED AFTER FUEL PRESSURE TAKEN AT TIME OF SAFETY INSPECTION. *TR
Dec 1, 2013 · 121,000 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.