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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

YearWhyComplaints
1994High complaint rate157
1999High complaint rate96
1998High complaint rate81
2000High complaint rate74
1996High complaint rate73
1997High complaint rate64
2001High complaint rate55
1995High complaint rate54
2004Open safety investigation26
2005Open safety investigation17

Every B-Series Truck year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200945
2008113
2007373
2006146
2005avoid173
2004avoid263
2003251
2002312
2001avoid553
2000avoid743
1999avoid964
1998avoid815
1997avoid642
1996avoid732
1995avoid542
1994avoid1576
1993182
1992143
1991154
1990223

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.