MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mazda B-Series Truck

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2004 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:37.630Z

Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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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 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 24 2005: 16 complaints 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 1998 1999: 78 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 24 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 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 24 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009

2004: 24 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 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

20 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2004 Mazda B23S. While attempting to make a turn, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags (Including a repaired recalled air bag) did not deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-11

I broadsided a pick up truck that ran a stop sign. Enough damage was done that my vehicle had to be towed and likely will be written off by the insurance company as totaled. I was diagnosed with blunt trauma to the chest wall with contusions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-16

Also filed under Structure

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V806000 (Air bags) and 17V807000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-11

Structure

3 of 24 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

CRASHINJURY
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Chassis is rusting out. Drivers side rear spring shackle, bracket fell off and need to be replaced costing me about $500.00. Mazda b2300 is also a Ford Ranger which also has similar issues. My truck has about 170,000 miles on the odometer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-26

Also filed under Suspension

This is the second time I've asked this same question. Ford recalled these vehicles and the Mazda "B" Series pick-up is made by Ford shouldn't Mazda check theirs too?

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-05

Tires

1 of 24 total reports mentions: tires.

Suspension

1 of 24 total reports mentions: suspension.

Service brakes

1 of 24 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-12-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-03-24 Brake lights inoperative
  2. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  3. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  4. R
    2018-01-17Air bags17V806000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

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  5. R
    2018-01-17Air bags17V807000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Remedy: Owners are advise not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

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  6. R
    2024-02-01Air bags23V837000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6.

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V806000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V807000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V837000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 83% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 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.