2009 Mazda B-Series Truck

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2009 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:51:50.391Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda B-Series Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 122 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 2009
2009: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
199016
199114
199211
19939
1994122
199542
199655
199752
199867
199978
200058
200137
200228
200321
200424
200516
200611
200737
200811
20094

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

3 of 4 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA B2300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V499000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171211

"TAKATA RECALL", MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, MAZDA DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED THE DAMAGED PIECE BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT WAS FOR MAY 15, 2017 AND HOWEVER, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN ANSWER HATA TODAY I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ANSWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170912

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA B23. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V499000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170621

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090209 — suspension

MAZDA IS RECALLING 220 MY 2009 B-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE. THE FRONT SPINDLE STEM MAY CRACK DUE TO AN IMPROPER MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE SPINDLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SPINDLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500.

Campaign 09V032000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180615 — air bags

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 B-Series trucks manufactured June 6, 2006, to January 22, 2009, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018.

Campaign 16V499000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180615 — air bags

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series trucks sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska,...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018.

Campaign 17V013000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180615 — air bags

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009 B-Series trucks ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota,...

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Campaign 18V016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211229 — air bags

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021.

Campaign 21V162000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V032000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V499000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V013000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V016000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V162000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 2001 ● 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 1999 ● 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.