1990 Mazda B-Series Truck

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1990 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:40.899Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 16 complaints 1990 16 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 78 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints
1990: 16 complaints 1990 16 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 126 complaints 1994 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1998 1999: 78 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints
1990: 16 complaints 1990 16 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1994 1995: 42 complaints 1995 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1998 1999: 78 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009

1990: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199016
199114
199211
19939
1994126
199542
199655
199752
199867
199978
200058
200137
200228
200321
200424
200516
200611
200737
200811
20094

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Fuel system, gasoline

4 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Raw gas fumes comimg from vehicle which made driver ill, replaced pcv/installed canister.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-16

The fuel tank rusted out. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-02

Seat belts

3 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While in an accident seat belt broke off, causing injury to driver. Please prove further informaton.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-20

Visibility

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.