2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

6 recalls — 14 complaints

23V837000 Dec 12, 2023
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6423L.
12,741 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
18V039000 Jan 16, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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. On Janu... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for ... Read more
2,205 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
18V038000 Jan 16, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Opera... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for thi... Read more
2,205 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
17V806000 Dec 14, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer se... Read more
17,576 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
17V807000 Dec 14, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advise not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service a... Read more
17,576 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
05V525000 Nov 17, 2005
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TEETH TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VIS... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
3,982 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

Complaint Statistics

14 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS9
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
SUSPENSION1
AIR BAGS Mar 27, 2024
Incident date: Mar 27, 2024
1. Received notification in February 2024 of open Takata inflator passenger airbag recall for inspection/replacement. 2. Contacted twice by online scheduler and twice by VM messages to service dept. of only listed Mazda service dealer on the Eastside of Hawaii Island in February 2024. Dealer refus... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 29, 2021
Incident date: Aug 28, 2021
Mazda keeps sending letters about my last chance to repair the airbag problem.I have responded multiple times, they have not contacted me except to send more PR letters. They have scared my wife to the point she will not ride with me. My daughter forbids my grandson from riding with me. There is no ... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 7, 2018
Incident date: Aug 4, 2018
TAKATA RECALL
AIR BAGS Aug 7, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
TAKATA INFLATORS AND OTHER, THEY KEEP SENDING ME CARDS AND LETTERS, WHICH WARN ME NOT TO DRIVE MY CAR. THEN THEY SAY THEY WILL TOW MY CAR AND PROVIDE ME WITH A OTHER CAR. BUT THEIR NOT DOING ANYTHING. I'M VERY CONCERNED AT THIS POINT AND I NEED THEM TO TAKE ACTION AND HELP ME.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Aug 7, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
TAKATA INFLATORS AND OTHER, THEY KEEP SENDING ME CARDS AND LETTERS, WHICH WARN ME NOT TO DRIVE MY CAR. THEN THEY SAY THEY WILL TOW MY CAR AND PROVIDE ME WITH A OTHER CAR. BUT THEIR NOT DOING ANYTHING. I'M VERY CONCERNED AT THIS POINT AND I NEED THEM TO TAKE ACTION AND HELP ME.
SUSPENSION Aug 7, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
TAKATA INFLATORS AND OTHER, THEY KEEP SENDING ME CARDS AND LETTERS, WHICH WARN ME NOT TO DRIVE MY CAR. THEN THEY SAY THEY WILL TOW MY CAR AND PROVIDE ME WITH A OTHER CAR. BUT THEIR NOT DOING ANYTHING. I'M VERY CONCERNED AT THIS POINT AND I NEED THEM TO TAKE ACTION AND HELP ME.
AIR BAGS Jun 11, 2018
Incident date: Jun 11, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP KNOXVILLE TN HAS THE AIR BAGS AVAILABLE BUT THEY SAY I SHOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE ALSO TOLD ME THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I ASKED THAT THEY TOW THE VEHICLE TO THEIR SHOP BUT THEY REFUSE. IS THERE ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ON THIS MA... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 17, 2017
Incident date: Aug 17, 2017
TAKATA RECALL
AIR BAGS Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 10, 2017
Incident date: Jan 29, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA B23S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V048000 AND 15V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 24, 2017
Incident date: Mar 9, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA B23S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL Aug 14, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA B2300. THE VEHICLE HAS MAXXIS TIRES, SIZE T145/80D16 (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE SPARE TIRE AND THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE TO T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 26, 2006
THIS VEHICLE WAS SMOLDERING BURNING AND SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES. THIS VEHICLE AS HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION ADDED WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND IT STILL LEAKS. THE BRAKES PADS WEAR TO FAST. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 26, 2006
THIS VEHICLE WAS SMOLDERING BURNING AND SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES. THIS VEHICLE AS HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION ADDED WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND IT STILL LEAKS. THE BRAKES PADS WEAR TO FAST. *NM

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA96004 Opened: Apr 16, 1996 — Closed: Apr 9, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF ... Read more
DP96001 Opened: Jan 3, 1996 — Closed: Apr 23, 1996
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1994
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP
PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741
PE92068 Opened: Jul 29, 1992 — Closed: Sep 30, 1992
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
WHEEL CRACKING
There is no summary currently available

MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK across all model years (1990–2009).

65 Total Recalls
888 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
89 Reported Crashes
21 Reported Fires
34 Reported Deaths

MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2009 5 4 View
2008 3 11 View
2007 3 37 View
2006 (current) 6 14
2005 3 17 View
2004 3 26 View
2003 1 25 View
2002 2 31 View
2001 3 55 View
2000 3 74 View
1999 4 96 View
1998 5 81 View
1997 2 64 View
1996 2 73 View
1995 2 54 View
1994 6 157 View
1993 2 18 View
1992 3 14 View
1991 4 15 View
1990 3 22 View

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