1996 Mazda B-Series Truck Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (12 reports).

1Recalls
55Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your B-Series Truck?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Recall 09V414Oct 23, 200939,600 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck problems

Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility12
Tires8
Seat Belts7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
Air Bags6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Steering5
Suspension4
Power Train4
Structure3

What owners report

2015-12-01, Visibility/Wiper
LIKE MANY OTHERS WIPERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY ONLY TO STOP WORKING COMPLETELY REPLACED SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. HAVE RED ITS A PROBLEM WITH THE GENERAL ELECTRIC MODULE WITH TRY REPLACING THAT NEXT!
2015-05-11, Unknown Or Other
FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED/ CRACKED / HOLES / ROTTEN FROM RUST
2013-05-02, Structure
FRAME IS CRACKED AND HAS HOLES FROM RUST. SPRING SHACKLES HAVE HOLES FROM RUST. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION WITHOUT NEW FRAME OR MAJOR FRAME REPAIR. *TR
2007-08-13, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA B4000. THE CONTACT NOTICED A GAS LEAK WHILE FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS UP TO THE FILLING NECK. THIS LEAKAGE HAS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 145,000.
2006-01-28, Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON WITHOUT TURNING IT ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISABLED IT UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

1996 Mazda B-Series Truck questions

Does the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (12), Tires (8), Seat Belts (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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