MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mazda B-Series Truck

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:47.735Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
78
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Tires

15% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 16 complaints 1990 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 78 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 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 78 complaints 1999 78 2000: 58 complaints 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 1995: 42 complaints 1995 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1998 1999: 78 complaints 1999 78 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

1999: 78 complaints

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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.

Tires

15% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

INJURY

Vehicle speed control

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and springs.

Structure

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

Show complaint excerpts

Frame is rusted threw at rear left spring shackle bracket along with rear spring shackles. Is Mazda addressing this as Toyota did? I understand this is common Mazda trucks and Ford rangers.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-11

Air bags

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 Mazda B2500. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy until after the crash, and the seat belt pretensioner did not tighten.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-19

Also filed under Seat belts

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-25

1999 Mazda B400 was involved in a direct frontal impact, totaling the truck, and niether air bag deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-23

Power train

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft and differential unit.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 78 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-06-21Vehicle speed control99V062002 Vehicle description: certain 1998-1998 Mazda b-series trucks (B2500, B3000 and B4000) equipped with cruise control and built from January 1998 through March 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement…

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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.

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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…

    Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

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    2007-09-07Vehicle speed control07V347000 On certain trucks equipped with a speed control system, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 7, 2007, directing them to have the speed deactivation control switch disconnected temporarily. A…

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V062002 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 00T005000 · Tires
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07V347000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
4 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.