Total Complaints
15 filings
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK · model year
1991 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
15 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991MAZDAB-SERIES TRUCK carries 15 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1991 B-SERIES TRUCK is seat belts:front:retractor with 2 filings, followed by seats (2) and engine and engine cooling:engine (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 21 investigation files overlapping the 1991 B-SERIES TRUCK, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
15
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140814ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SALVAGED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,700.
Mileage: 196,700
20060724CrashENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1991 MAZDA B-2600I STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *TS WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN PUSHED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. THE TRUCK SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER, TAILGATE AND TRUCK BED. *NM
20001026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE MAIN COMPUTER WAS BURNING UP COMPUTER WITHOUT ANY ASSIGNABLE CAUSE. THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WHILE RUNNING. THIS VERY DANGEROUS. I STARTED NOTICING THE PROBLEM 6 YEARS AGO, I THOUGHT THE ENGINE WAS NOT COMPLETELY WARM UP THATS WHY IT WAS KIND OF STALLING WHILE RUNNING. NEED TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE, BECAUSE THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF MAZDA B2200 OUT THERE EVERYDAY. MY BROTHER IN LAW HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE AS MIND. AND SOME MAZDA MECHANIC ADMITTED THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR SOME MAZDA B2200 PICK UP TRUCK, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THIS ISSUE WAS UNREPORTED.
20000124ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. CONSUMERS INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE TO BE THE LEAKAGE OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FILTER CAPACITORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD (ECM). THESE CAPACITORS, MANUFACTURED BY RUBYCON, HAVE A DESIGN (OR WARRANTED) LIFE OF 2000 HOURS. *AK
19990831TIRES
TIRES ARE CONSTANTLY LOSING AIR .DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
19990120CrashSEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE INTO TWO IN A 10 MPH REAR END COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
19980320SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AND CLOSING THE DOOR, PART OF THE SEAT BELT IS HANGING OUTSIDE OF THE TRUCK. ALSO WHEN GETTING INTO THE TRUCK AND PUTTING THE SEAT BELT ON, IT HAS A LOT OF SLACK IN THE BELT. *AK
19971218CrashSEATS
LEFT FRONT SEAT BROKE INTO TWO IN A 10 MPH REAREND COLLISION. *AK
19960606FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE AT SPEED 35MPH, STEERING COLUMN FIRE, WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
19960212SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT SEAT WHILE DRIVING LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. TT
19950913FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WHEN AT A STOP TRUCK SHUT OFF. TT
19950615SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS AIR WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL. *AW
19950615SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RESTRAIN. *AW
19950227SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE ON 3 OCCASIONS 2 NEAR MISS AND 1 BUMPER ACCIDENT. TT
19950120SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKES LOCKING UP IT SEEM TO BE A DESIGN FLAW. TT
Compare 1991MAZDAB-SERIES TRUCK to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
RQ26002Recall QueryOpen
Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy
PE19006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment
PE18006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Front Subframe Corrosion
PE15022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Lower ball joint separation
PE14005Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Brake Booster Failure
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK have?▼
The 1991 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK has 15 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Is the 1991 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.