Mazda B-Series Truck years to avoid
The Mazda B-Series Truck years to avoid are 1994, 1999, 1998, 2000, 1996, 1997, 2001, 1995, 2004, 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
888
Total complaints
28
Recall campaigns
1990–2009
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
B-Series Truck years to avoid
Every B-Series Truck year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda B-Series Truck years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the B-Series Truck years to avoid are 1994, 1999, 1998, 2000, 1996, 1997, 2001, 1995, 2004, 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Mazda B-Series Truck?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among B-Series Truck years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda B-Series Truck have?
Across all model years, the B-Series Truck has 28 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 888 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.