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2006 Mazda B-Series Truck

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2006 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:53.669Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 11 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 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 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 11 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 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 11 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009

2006: 11 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

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

9 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.

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1. Received notification in February 2024 of open Takata inflator passenger airbag recall for inspection/replacement. 2. Contacted twice by online scheduler and twice by VM messages to service dept.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-27

Takata inflators and other, they keep sending me cards and letters, which warn me not to drive my car. Then they say they will tow my car and provide me with a other car. But their not doing anything.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-07

Takata recall

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-07

Tires

1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Mazda B2300. The vehicle has maxxis tires, size T145/80D16 (Na). The contact noticed cracks on the sidewall of the spare tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-14

Suspension

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

Service brakes

1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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This vehicle was smoldering burning and smoke without fire. I have taken my vehicle in for repairs 5 times for the transmission and other related issues. This vehicle as had a new transmission added within two months of ownership and it still leaks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-07

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-11-28Visibility05V525000 On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 28, 2005. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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    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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    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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    2018-01-18Air bags18V038000 Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018.

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    2018-01-18Air bags18V039000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018.

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    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

2006 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V525000 · Visibility
  • Recall 17V806000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V807000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V038000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V039000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V837000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 82% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 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.