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1999 Mazda B-series TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 1999 Mazda B-series Truck, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the B-series Truck median · #2 of 18 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7822 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mazda B-series Truck has problems

78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires121
Structure110
Air bags109
Vehicle speed control100
Visibility91
Power train90
Electrical system51
Fuel system, gasoline50
Service brakes, hydraulic52
7 other systems152

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1999 Mazda B-series Truck recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 99V-062 · Mar 31, 1999 · 22,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other B-series Truck year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the B-series Truck median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What B-series Truck owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. TIRE SIZE WAS 225/70R15. *AK THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A NON FIRESTONE TIRE. *NM
Complaint 10076002 · Jul 19, 2004 · 45,000 miles
SPARE TIRE IS SMALLER THAN ORIGINAL TIRE. ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE IS 265/75R15, SPARE TIRE SIZE IS 235/75R15. IN OWNERS MANUEL IT STATED THAT SPARE WAS SAME SIZE. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID THEY COULD CHANGE INFORMATION AT ANY TIME THEY WANTED TO.*AK
Complaint 884468 · Mar 28, 2001
SPARE TIRE IS THE WRONG SIZE TIRE FOR THIS VEHICLE, ITS DIAMETER IS 2 INCHES SMALLER. WHICH CAUSE WHEN USING THE SPARE TIRE, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
Complaint 871013 · Sep 20, 2000

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