Owners have filed 157 complaints
about the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck with NHTSA between 1995 and 2015.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 16 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Mazda B-Series Truck. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 82
15.9% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 8
5% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1994 compares with every other Mazda B-Series Truck
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
14.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
29.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1045.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
627.3%
150,000+ miles
313.6%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 11Nov 2015
NHTSA investigations into the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
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.
DP96001Opened 3 Jan 1996Closed 23 Apr 1996SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP
PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741
EA95018Opened 19 Jun 1995Closed 2 Apr 1996SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Recalls on the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
00T005000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
Risk: IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
98E010000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
96V024002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
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.
Risk: 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.
95V231002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
Risk: THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
94V169002
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
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.
Risk: 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.
94V111002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Risk: LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Vancouver, WACrash1 injured1 killed
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED, CRASHED INTO A FENCE, AND DROVE OVER THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT WHERE THE FAILURE RECURRED, ALMOST STRIKING TWO POLICE OFFICERS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10788450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Barceloneta, PRCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
NHTSA complaint #855238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stafford, VACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE WENT TO SLOW DOWN, AND CRUISE CONTROL SPEEDED UP.
NHTSA complaint #848590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Strou, PA2 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE CONTACTED A BEVELED CONCREDE BRIDGE RAILING AT FAIRLY LOW SPEED AND AT EXTREMELY OBLIQUE ANGLE, CAUSING ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE TO GO OUT OF CONTACT WITH ROADWAY. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE CAME DOWN ON ALL 4 TIRES AND CONTINUED TO ROLL UNTIL IT SLID, HITTING A PEDESTRIAN, ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND GASOLINE PUMPS. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PEDESTRIAN WERE INJURED.
NHTSA complaint #534236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Strou, PA2 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE CONTACTED A BEVELED CONCREDE BRIDGE RAILING AT FAIRLY LOW SPEED AND AT EXTREMELY OBLIQUE ANGLE, CAUSING ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE TO GO OUT OF CONTACT WITH ROADWAY. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE CAME DOWN ON ALL 4 TIRES AND CONTINUED TO ROLL UNTIL IT SLID, HITTING A PEDESTRIAN, ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND GASOLINE PUMPS. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PEDESTRIAN WERE INJURED.
NHTSA complaint #534236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Opal, WYCrash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL INTO A GAS PUMP, AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK AND THE GAS PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #814385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Vancouver, WACrash1 injured1 killed
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED, CRASHED INTO A FENCE, AND DROVE OVER THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT WHERE THE FAILURE RECURRED, ALMOST STRIKING TWO POLICE OFFICERS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10788450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 260,000 milesPortsmouth, VA
TIRES
TIRES PURCHASED FROM SAM'S CLUB IN 12/09 HAVE CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS. I JUST NOTICED THIS AND WAS NEVER TOLD WHEN I HAD TIRE BALANCED AND ROTATED. ITS ON ALL FOUR TIRES AND READ IT MAY SEPARATE. I HAD THE ROAD HAZARD AND OF COURSE ITS AN ON GOING ISSUE THAT SAM'S PLAYED IT SMART AND ONLY WARRANT ROAD HAZARD FOR 4 YEARS AFTER I QUESTION THEM ABOUT CONCERN.I HAVE BF GOODRICH TIRES 225/70/14 ON A MAZDA B4000 LE . I HAVE GOODRICH TIRES ON TWO OTHER VEHICLES THAT I NEED TO INSPECT.
NHTSA complaint #10661302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesKnoxville, TN
ENGINE
APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MONTHS AGO I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE SURGING WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. UNABLE TO FIND ANY VACUUM LEAKS, I INSPECTED THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO FIND IT BADLY DETERIORATED IN THE AREA JUST ABOVE THE GAS TANK. I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW OEM QUALITY NECK. AT THE SAME TIME I REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, REBUILT THE FUEL INJECTORS AND REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. AFTERWARD, I DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY SURGING UNTIL A FEW WEEKS AGO WHEN, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE BEGAN RACING SO BADLY THAT I QUICKLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND STEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, NARROWLY AVOIDING A REAR END COLLISION. SINCE THEN I HAVE DRIVEN THE TRUCK ABOUT 100 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVEN 90,000 MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED. IT MAY NOT BE RELEVANT TO THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS ENGINE WAS BUILT WITHOUT AN EGR VALVE AND EGR VACUUM SOLENOID.
NHTSA complaint #10501042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesKnoxville, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MONTHS AGO I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE SURGING WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. UNABLE TO FIND ANY VACUUM LEAKS, I INSPECTED THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO FIND IT BADLY DETERIORATED IN THE AREA JUST ABOVE THE GAS TANK. I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW OEM QUALITY NECK. AT THE SAME TIME I REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, REBUILT THE FUEL INJECTORS AND REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. AFTERWARD, I DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY SURGING UNTIL A FEW WEEKS AGO WHEN, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE BEGAN RACING SO BADLY THAT I QUICKLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND STEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, NARROWLY AVOIDING A REAR END COLLISION. SINCE THEN I HAVE DRIVEN THE TRUCK ABOUT 100 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVEN 90,000 MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED. IT MAY NOT BE RELEVANT TO THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS ENGINE WAS BUILT WITHOUT AN EGR VALVE AND EGR VACUUM SOLENOID.
NHTSA complaint #10501042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 202,000 milesEureka, NV
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B4000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING, FUEL WOULD SPILL BACK OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK. SHE ALSO NOTICED A FUEL LEAK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 202,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10443157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesWaterbury, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B3000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED AND NOTICED A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL LINE HOSE. THE CONTACT CALLED BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD BY BOTH PARTIES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 94V111002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 189,000.
NHTSA complaint #10362639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vacaville, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B-3000 PICK UP. THE FUEL LINE HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK. CONSEQUENTLY DURING FUELING GASOLINE LEAKS FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 323,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10296555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesWesley Chapel, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PARKING BRAKE NON-FUNCTIONAL. FUEL LEAK, NOT ABLE TO LOCATE. REPAIR SHOP CLAIMS PROBABLE NO UNDER WARRANTY. BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER IS FAILING. ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED,PADS REPLACED. DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKEN. REPAIRED. BROKEN AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10262575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesWesley Chapel, FL
PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE NON-FUNCTIONAL. FUEL LEAK, NOT ABLE TO LOCATE. REPAIR SHOP CLAIMS PROBABLE NO UNDER WARRANTY. BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER IS FAILING. ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED,PADS REPLACED. DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKEN. REPAIRED. BROKEN AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10262575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesWesley Chapel, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PARKING BRAKE NON-FUNCTIONAL. FUEL LEAK, NOT ABLE TO LOCATE. REPAIR SHOP CLAIMS PROBABLE NO UNDER WARRANTY. BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER IS FAILING. ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED,PADS REPLACED. DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKEN. REPAIRED. BROKEN AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10262575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 53,906 milesAntioch, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE FILLER TUBE GOING TO THE GAS TANK RUPTURED. WHEN I FILLED THE TANK, GAS SPILLED ON THE GROUND. FUMES ARE ALWAYS AROUND THE TRUCK. I PAID TO HAVE THIS TUBE REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAD 53 K MILES. NOW IT HAS DONE THE SAME THING AT 74 K MILES. I THINK THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND IS COSTLY TO KEEP REPAIRING.
NHTSA complaint #10255238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesRancho Palos Verdes, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND WHILE HE WAS PUMPING FUEL INTO THE TANK. HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 94V111002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 98,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
NHTSA complaint #10196732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesOakville, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FUEL LINE IN HIS 1994 MAZDA B3000 WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL. HE CALL MAZDA AND GAVE THEM HIS VIN BUT THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE RECALL EXTENDED TO INCLUDE HIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10178598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, MT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON LONG TRIPS, OFTEN IN COLD, WET OR SNOWY WEATHER, THE ENGINE WILL OCCASIONALLY REV OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE ICING UP BECAUSE TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT (WHICH IS THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO WHILE STILL MOVING ON ICY ROADS) TEMPORARILY RESOLVES THE ISSUE. THEREFORE, IT SEEMS TO BE MOST LIKELY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ARE REGISTERED IN THE COMPUTER'S MEMORY, THEREFORE NO INFORMATION EXISTS BY WHICH TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TO DEALERS AND THEY HAVE SAID THEY CANNOT HELP ME UNLESS THEY CAN REPLICATE THE PROBLEM IN THE SHOP. AS I SAID, IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED AFTER MANY HOURS OF DRIVING ON LONG TRIPS, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLICATE IN THE SHOP.
NHTSA complaint #10147780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, MT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON LONG TRIPS, OFTEN IN COLD, WET OR SNOWY WEATHER, THE ENGINE WILL OCCASIONALLY REV OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE ICING UP BECAUSE TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT (WHICH IS THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO WHILE STILL MOVING ON ICY ROADS) TEMPORARILY RESOLVES THE ISSUE. THEREFORE, IT SEEMS TO BE MOST LIKELY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ARE REGISTERED IN THE COMPUTER'S MEMORY, THEREFORE NO INFORMATION EXISTS BY WHICH TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TO DEALERS AND THEY HAVE SAID THEY CANNOT HELP ME UNLESS THEY CAN REPLICATE THE PROBLEM IN THE SHOP. AS I SAID, IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED AFTER MANY HOURS OF DRIVING ON LONG TRIPS, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLICATE IN THE SHOP.
NHTSA complaint #10147780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesGlendale, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKED WHICH RESULTED IN A LEAK. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE FUEL TANK THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE THAT LEAKED AROUND THE FILLER NECK AND FORMED A LARGE PUDDLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FILLER HOSE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE HOSE CRACKED AGAIN. NO FURTHER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 -
NHTSA complaint #10143530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesWoodstock, GA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
MY 1994 MAZDA B3000 PICKUP (I.E. FORD RANGER) LEAKS GASOLINE WHEN BEING FILLED AT THE FILLING STATION DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL TANK FILLER NECK. FUEL SPILLS ON THE GROUND OF FILLING STATION (APPROX 1/2 GAL) AND IS A FIRE HAZARD. COST TO REPLACE FUEL FILLER NECK IS $280 FROM FORD DEALERSHIP, NOT INCLUDING LABOR - THIS IS PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE FOR A RUBBER HOSE. MANY OTHER RANGER OWNERS EXPERIENCE THIS SAME PROBLEM, THUS INDICATING THAT THERE'S A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION OF THE FILLER NECK.
NHTSA complaint #10139842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesPhoenix, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
DT: THE GAS TANK FILLER HOSE ON THE MAZDA PICK UP TRUCK IS FAULTY AND IS LEAKING GASOLINE WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND FUMES WHEN THE TANK IS HALF FULL OR LESS. IN THE CONSUMER'S RESEARCH HE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MADZA IS CHARGING $400.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART. CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH MAZDA, WITH NO HELP. CONSUMER HAS PLACED ON ORDER FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART. CONSUMER HAD REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE AND IT 4 YEARS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10124138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Rosa, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
GAS SPILL OF APPROX. 1/4 GALLLON AT END OF EVERY FILL UP.
NHTSA complaint #10121737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10105368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,000 milesCary, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
I HAVE A 1994 MAZDA B3000 WITH 75000 MILES AND AFTER TEN YEARS THE TANK HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK IN AN AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM ROAD DEBRIS AND HAS NO STREES OR FLEX . I BELEIVE THAT THIS TANK WHILE IT IS TEN YEARS OLD IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE RESULT COULD BE FIRE FROM THE LEAKING FUEL . THE CRACK IS NOT AT A SEAM . THE VEHICLE IS NOT USED IN ROUGH TERRAIN CAUSING STRESS.
NHTSA complaint #10104078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yonkers, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE-CHECK ATTACHED PAID BILLS TO DETERMINE IF ANY REPAIRS QUALIFY FOR RECALL. *BF THE DRIVABILITY PROBLEM WAS CONSTANT AND WAS PRESENT DURING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND THE EGR WAS FOUND RUSTED AND ALLOWED INCORRECT EGR FLOW.
NHTSA complaint #10103391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,125 milesBishop, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
DURING A TRIP FROM HOME TO STORE, THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM CAME ON WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER DRIVER MADE A U-TURN IN FRONT OF ME PRIOR TO MY ARRIVAL AT THE STORE CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN EVASIVE MANUEVER. THE BRAKES L,OCKED UP AND CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE COLLISION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. THEY INDICATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN 3 REVISIONS OF THE ORIGINAL ABS SYSTEM VALVE, INDICATING THAT MAZDA WAS AWARE THAT THERE HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS VALVE. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY INDICATION OF A RECALL OR PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10093435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,125 milesBishop, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DURING A TRIP FROM HOME TO STORE, THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM CAME ON WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER DRIVER MADE A U-TURN IN FRONT OF ME PRIOR TO MY ARRIVAL AT THE STORE CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN EVASIVE MANUEVER. THE BRAKES L,OCKED UP AND CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE COLLISION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. THEY INDICATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN 3 REVISIONS OF THE ORIGINAL ABS SYSTEM VALVE, INDICATING THAT MAZDA WAS AWARE THAT THERE HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS VALVE. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY INDICATION OF A RECALL OR PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10093435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesFarmington, UT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND ROOF HAS BUBBLED AND FLAKED OFF. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK WITH 8,000 MILES ON IT. I CONSISTENTLY WASHED AND WAXED THE TRUCK.(WAXED 5-7 TIMES YEARLY). THE BODY SHOP I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SAID THIS WAS POOR QUALITY WORK AND THEY WERE SUPRISED TO HERE THIS WAS FROM THE FACTORY AND NOT REPAIR WORK.
NHTSA complaint #10082309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.