1995 Mazda B-SERIES TRUCK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
110,550 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 23 complaints (17.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 26.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device: 2; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 9; 2000: 6; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10139988 · 2005-10-17 (October 17, 2005)
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1995 MAZDA B-2300 PICK-UP. WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK HE NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE CRACKED AND WAS CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. DUE TO THE HEAT AND DRYNESS IN THIS AREA IT WOULD CAUSE THE PLASTIC TO CRACK. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 11/15/05. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10139988 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10183201 · 2007-02-21 (February 21, 2007)
DOME LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING DAY OR NIGHT. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WITH THE LIGHT ON AT NIGHT. THE DOOR AJAR CHIME STICKS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL SOMETIMES COME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON YOUR WEBSITE. I HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. NO RECALL? COULD BE A SHORT IN THE WIRING. OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING IS STICKING. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10183201 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10250952 · 2008-12-06 (December 6, 2008)
VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT WOULD COME UNDONE. POTENTIALLY CAUSING CASUALTIES IF OCCURRING DURING AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 110,550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10250952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10273123 · 2009-06-08 (June 8, 2009)
THE INTERIOR PART OF MY TAILGATE HAS BROKEN TWICE DURING REGULAR USE. NOW THE TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN AND AS I AM DISABLED IT IS DIFFICULT TO PUT MY EQUIPMENT INTO THE TRUCK BED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 123,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10273123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10453759 · 2012-04-02 (April 2, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA B4000. THE CONTACT STATED THE KEY FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED REGARDING THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,691.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10453759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485895 · 1995-07-05 (July 5, 1995)
EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT 'CATCH' ALL THE TIME. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485895 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504191 · 1995-05-08 (May 8, 1995)
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 716833 · 2000-01-04 (January 4, 2000)
WHEN I START THE TRUCK, OR JUST PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION THE DOOR CHIME SOMETIMES GOES OFF AS IF THE DOOR IS STILL OPEN. IT USUALLY WILL CONTINUE UNTIL SOMETHING DECIDES TO MAKE IT TURN OFF. I HAD TO LISTEN TO IT FOR ABOUT 970 MILES WHILE ON A TRIP OUT AZ. VERY ANNOYING. I WAS TOLD OUT THERE THAT THE DOOR SENSOR HAD OR HAS A MANUFACTURES RECALL ON THIS PART; IF SO IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET IT FIXED FOR FREE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 716833 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
09V414000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
Reported: 2009-10-23 (October 23, 2009)
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.
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗