2004 Mazda B-Series Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (19) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2023-12-12 · campaign 23V837000 · 12,741 vehicles
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk: An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6423L.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-12-14 · campaign 17V806000 · 17,576 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1817L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-346. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2017-12-14 · campaign 17V807000 · 17,576 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advise not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1917L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-048. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to ret
Service bulletins (103)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-29 · SA-011-24b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-07 · SA-011-24a · Other
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Wheels 2024-02-12 · SA-011-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Showing the 6 most recent of 103 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-02-26 · Suspension“chassis is rusting out. drivers side rear spring shackle, bracket fell off and need to be replaced costing me about $500.00. mazda b2300 is also a ford ranger which also has similar issues. my truck has about 170,000 miles on the odometer. the drive train is strong; idles and runs smooth, does not burn oil.…”
2021-02-02 · Air Bags“airbags changed in mazda recall. bag switch on dash wont turn on.…”
2018-06-11 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 mazda b-series truck. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v806000 (air bags) and 17v807000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. smail mazda …”
2018-03-19 · Air Bags · 2,038,000 mi“takata recall received notice and was told air bags would be replaced but would not check dash light sensor thier would be a charge for it. so how do i know if the repair was done properly. if light indicator is still on how can this be considered repaired if the don't repair all aspects of existing conditions all related to same recall…”
2018-02-13 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 mazda b23. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v807000 (air bags) and 17v806000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact scheduled a repair…”
2017-07-27 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda b-series truck. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v346000 (air bags) and 16v048000 (air bags). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer (bob alito mazda in mo) did not give a specific date for when the part would become availabl…”
2017-04-21 · Air Bags · 78,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda b-series truck. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v346000 (air bags) and 16v048000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of th…”
2017-04-11 · Air Bags · 51,117 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2004 mazda b23s. while attempting to make a turn, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. the air bags (including a repaired recalled air bag) did not deploy. a police report was filed. the driver was uninjured. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was later declared destroye…”
2017-03-31 · Air Bags“recall issued march 2016. as of 4/31/2017, no instructions from mazda to get repaired. been a year since recall issued. what's going on.…”
2017-01-07 · Air Bags“takata recall informed by letter on july 2015 that if my airbag deploys in a crash it may kill me or my passenger. it is now 01/17 and still not fixed. why would you inform the public then take 1.5 years plus to fix problem? i understand how large the recall is but over a year for no repairs or any further communication of any kind. you all should…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.