MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mazda B-Series Truck

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:30.871Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
126
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 126 complaints 1994 126 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 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 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 126 complaints 1994 126 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 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1994 126 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

1994: 126 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

20% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

15% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and tank assembly.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicles fuel system shut off did not work in accident.vehicle had rolled 3-4 times. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-06

Electrical system

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.

Tires

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck. While the vehicle was parked, it independently accelerated, crashed into a fence, and drove over the owner of the vehicle. The owner sustained fatal injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-04

While driving 65 MPH the gas pedal descended to the floorboard and the vehicle reached a speed of 90 MPH. The consumer tired to gain control of the truck by applying the brakes but they failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-30

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 126 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-07-05Fuel system, gasoline94V111002 The front fuel lines have a section of flexible hose that is susceptible to cracking which can allow fuel leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front fuel line assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-11-04Parking brake94V169002 The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.

    Remedy: A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-06-19Engineering analysisClosed 1996-04-02 Separation of master cylinder
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    1996-01-03Defect petitionClosed 1996-04-23 Rear anti-lock brakes lock up
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    1996-04-12Vehicle speed control95V231002 During extreme cold, northern climate winter conditions, ice can form in the throttle body of the engine causing the throttle plate to remain in the highway cruising position after the accelerator…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the air intake duct and valve assembly with revised units.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-04-16Engineering analysisClosed 1997-04-09 Rear brake lockup
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    1996-05-21Service brakes, hydraulic96V024002 The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1998-04-15Service brakes, air98E010000 Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.

    Remedy: Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-08-26Tires00T005000 Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size P235/75R15, produced at the decatur, Illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size P235/75R15. Operation of these…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on August 29, 2001. However, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V111002 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V169002 · Parking brake
  • Recall 95V231002 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 96V024002 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 98E010000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 00T005000 · Tires
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
6 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.