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MAZDA B SERIES

6 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1986–1988.

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Model years
3

The MAZDAB SERIES appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 6 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 3 model years (1986–1988). That averages roughly 2 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 21 investigation files tied to this model, with 1 currently open. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19883
19871
19862

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

RQ26002Recall QueryOpen2026-01-26

Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy

PE19006Preliminary EvaluationClosed2019-05-02

Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment

PE18006Preliminary EvaluationClosed2018-05-21

Front Subframe Corrosion

PE15022Preliminary EvaluationClosed2015-06-09

Lower ball joint separation

PE14005Preliminary EvaluationClosed2014-02-10

Brake Booster Failure

PE13015Preliminary EvaluationClosed2013-05-09

Door Latch Failures Due to Loose Screws

DP12005Defect PetitionClosed2012-07-17

Cruise Control Cable

PE11026Preliminary EvaluationClosed2011-08-09

Brake master cylinder leak

EA10002Engineering AnalysisClosed2010-01-14

Engine Compartment Fire

PE09045Preliminary EvaluationClosed2009-09-23

CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET FAILURE

View all 21 investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the MAZDA B SERIES?▼
The MAZDA B SERIES has received 6 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1986 to 1988, with 0 recalls. That averages about 2 complaints per model year.
What years of MAZDA B SERIES are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the MAZDA B SERIES from 1986 to 1988 (3 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the MAZDA B SERIES have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many MAZDA B SERIES model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common MAZDA B SERIES complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the MAZDA B SERIES are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my MAZDA B SERIES has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. MAZDA B SERIES totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.