repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2005 Mazda B-series TruckProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2005 Mazda B-series Truck, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-837 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 12, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Mazda B-series Truck has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 16 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 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.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
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
2005 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Mazda B-series Truck, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 18V-025
- BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVENo recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-700
In owners' words
What B-series Truck owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda B-Series ZJ57. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V806000, 17V807000, and 23V837000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer had refused to complete the recall due to the air bags that had inflated during a crash. The contact stated that the…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V806000 AND 17V807000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT FOOTHILLS MAZDA (LOCATED AT 202 E NORTH FOOTHILLS DR, SPOKANE, WA 99207, [PHONE]) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V806000 (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…
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