1999 Mazda B-Series Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (6) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mazda B-Series Truck model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (122)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer 2023-02-28 · 09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speedometer replacement procedure
Suspension 2022-11-18 · 02-004-22a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. in most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition
Power Train 2022-09-26 · 01-010-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. this is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. when returning from fast idle to normal, the stuck valve sudd
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer 2022-07-18 · 09-024-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Electrical System 2022-06-22 · 01-006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. for new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodic
Suspension 2022-05-24 · 02-004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. in most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition
Showing the 6 most recent of 122 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.