IllustrationI AM TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND BY MAZDA THAT IT ISNT BUT THAT THEY DONT KNOW WHY BUT THERE IS AND UNDETERMINED TIME AS TO FINDING A TRANSMISSION IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS.*AK
1994 Mazda B-SERIES Truck
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most B-SERIES Truck years
Owner complaints for the 1994 Mazda B-SERIES Truck are substantially higher than the model-year median of 26.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 17 of 122 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports0 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
122 reportsWHEN DRIVING 15 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE BECAME VERY HARD TO OPERATE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND DEALER NOTED THAT THE BOLTS WHICH HELD STEERING BOX BROKE, CAUSING THE PROBLEM, DEALER REPLACED THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *AK *ML
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE ACTED ERRATICALLY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEMS. ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED. THERE MAYBE A SECRET WARRANTY ON THIS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 50 MPH HE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING FACE AND CHEST INJURIES. *AK
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED OVER AND OVER AGAIN DUE TO THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE SWITCH AND THE MOUNTING BRACKET. YH
THE GAS PEDAL STICKS AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN FIRST STARTING THE TRUCK.THIS HAPPEN BEFORE AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, BUT HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES (APPROXIMATELY EVERY 15-20,000 MILES). THIS MEANS THAT THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND NO INDICATION OF FAILURE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE EQUIVALENT MODEL FORD (F150?) HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIX THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM. THE SWITCH …
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THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES (APPROXIMATELY EVERY 15-20,000 MILES). THIS MEANS THAT THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND NO INDICATION OF FAILURE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE EQUIVALENT MODEL FORD (F150?) HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIX THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM. THE SWITCH AND / OR MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR THE SWITCH WAS CHANGED IN 1996 (AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT THE DEALER SAYS). THE FAILURE OF THIS SYSTEM CREATES A SIGNIFICANT SAFTEY PROBLEM. PLEASE ADVISE IF THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY OTHERS. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WON'T RETRACT ONCE IT HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND FASTENED. WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN BUCKLE RELEASED. DRIVER MUST MANUALLY PULL BELT TIGHT WHEN ATTACHING BELT, USUALLY WITH MUCH EFFORT BECAUSE THE TAKE-UP REEL IS VERY STIFF. WHEN LEAVING THE TRUCK, DRIVER MUST AGAIN RE-TIGHTEN BELT BECAUSE IT WILL NOT RET…
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DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WON'T RETRACT ONCE IT HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND FASTENED. WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN BUCKLE RELEASED. DRIVER MUST MANUALLY PULL BELT TIGHT WHEN ATTACHING BELT, USUALLY WITH MUCH EFFORT BECAUSE THE TAKE-UP REEL IS VERY STIFF. WHEN LEAVING THE TRUCK, DRIVER MUST AGAIN RE-TIGHTEN BELT BECAUSE IT WILL NOT RETRACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY HANGS OUTSIDE THE DRIVER'S DOOR. WAS REPLACED--I BELIEVE--ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, BUT DEALER IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS AND I'M NOT ABLE TO ACCESS THE SERVICE RECORDS. SELLING DEALER IS ALSO NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. I'M NOT SURE HOW SECURE I AM IN THIS SLOPPY SEAT BELT, AND WOULD LIKE IT REPAIRED TO ASSURE MY--AND OTHER DRIVER'S--SAFETY. AS YOU KNOW, THIS IS A FORD MADE PRODUCT. IT HAS HAD A FEW OTHER "STRANGE" DEFECTS, BUT THIS IS THE ONE I'M VERY CONCERNED ABOUT NOW. *AK
Official recalls
496V024002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
Feb 28, 1996
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 CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM FULLY ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
95V231002 · Vehicle Speed Control
Dec 20, 1995
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 IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
94V169002 · Parking Brake:conventional
Oct 31, 1994
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
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 WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
94V111002 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jun 13, 1994
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
3EA96004 · Rear Brake Lockup
Opened Apr 16, 1996 · Closed Apr 9, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
DP96001 · Rear ANTI-LOCK Brakes Lock Up
Opened Jan 3, 1996 · Closed Apr 23, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741
EA95018 · Separation Of Master Cylinder
Opened Jun 19, 1995 · Closed Apr 2, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.