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1990 Mazda B-Series Truck problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

22

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1990 compare to other B-Series Truck years?

B-Series Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted157 complaints1990: 22 complaints1991: 15 complaints1992: 14 complaints1993: 18 complaints1994: 157 complaints1995: 54 complaints1996: 73 complaints1997: 64 complaints1998: 81 complaints1999: 96 complaints2000: 74 complaints2001: 55 complaints2002: 31 complaints2003: 25 complaints2004: 26 complaints2005: 17 complaints2006: 14 complaints2007: 37 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 4 complaints
B-Series Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes732%
Fuel System523%
Seat Belts314%
Tires & Wheels29%
Transmission15%
Visibility & Wipers15%
Lighting15%
Speed Control15%
Suspension15%

Does the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

06E049000LightingMay 24, 2006 · 27,176 units

Defect

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WAS DRIVING VEHICLE DURING WET WEATHER AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES (ABS) & THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. THIS ONLY AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THAT NEW BRAKES WERE NEEDED & THAT THEY WERE 1/2 INCH LONGER THAN OLD BRAKES & WOULD WORK BETTER. HAD THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 15, 1997

“THE DESIGN AND MOUNTING OF THE GAS TANK IS SUCH THAT LITTLE ROCKS GET BETWEEN THE MOUNTING AND THE GAS TANK AND OVER TIME WEAR THROUGH THE COATING OF THE TANK AND CREATE A LEAK. NLM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System

“THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN THE US TERRITORY OF GUAM ON 03/13/1995 AT PACIFIC TYRE LTD. MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 54,000 MILES. TREAD WEAR WAS MINIMAL TO DATE WITH PLENTY OF TREAD REMAINING. IN JULY 2000 THE LEFT FRONT TIRE (FIRESTONE ATX 27X8.50R14LT)…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 3, 2000

1990 Mazda B-Series Truck — common questions

Is the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?

The record is thin — 22 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1990 B-Series Truck problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (7 complaints), fuel system (5 complaints), seat belts (3 complaints).

Does the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mazda B-Series Truck years should you avoid?

Based on 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 record among B-Series Truck years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.