Owners have filed 14 complaints
about the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck with NHTSA between 2006 and 2024.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 16 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 — 13
Against the median year of the Mazda B-Series Truck. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 85
50% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2006 compares with every other Mazda B-Series Truck
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
964.3%
Median failure at 50,000 miles
Stability & Traction Control
17.1%
Median failure at 50,000 miles
Tires
17.1%
Median failure at 7,500 miles
Suspension
17.1%
Median failure at 50,000 miles
Brakes
17.1%
Median failure at 3,100 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
17.1%
Median failure at 3,100 miles
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.
Aug 2006peak 4Mar 2024
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Keaau, HI
AIR BAGS
1. Received notification in February 2024 of open Takata inflator passenger airbag recall for inspection/replacement. 2. Contacted twice by online scheduler and twice by VM messages to service dept. of only listed Mazda service dealer on the Eastside of Hawaii Island in February 2024. Dealer refused to even respond. 3. Have made 5 phone contacts/contact communications on Mazda's recall website from 3/1 on. Last on 3/21. Received VM that no dealer on Big Island except for Kona Mazda service dealer and would I drive my vehicle over and back for repair. --This is at least 100 miles each way, and if the shortest route is over the Saddle Road over the top of the island. Vehicle is older vehicle with 131,000 miles. No suggestion of payment for gas/time, or having it towed at Mazda expense; just that there is no dealer. signed up in any spot but Kona. I live in Keaau, HI. 4. Upon receiving recall notice in February I turned off the passenger airbag and have allowed neither my wife or friend to ride with me. 5. I have given info. over the phone and in contact me communications that Mazda could set up a contract for inspection/repair of passenger airbag inflator with Big Island Motors, Hilo, HI. 6. No follow-up by Mazda Recall group or communications back to me except 3/6 VM from Mazda Recall asking me if I would drive to Kona Mazda dealer. (In subsequent communications I pointed out the facts of distance to Kona Mazda dealer. I also requested communications back to me and updates. None, except 3/6 VM from Mazda Recall Center Rep. were done.) I have been patient regarding this, but I view this Takata inflator issue as a serious matter. that could harm passenger or since apparently it was installed incorrectly me as the driver. If Mazda cannot do what the recall notice states, then maybe they should arrange. and pay for a tow to the Kona Mazda dealer and provide me a rental vehicle paid for by Mazda during the repair period.
NHTSA complaint #11579742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kailua-Kona, HI
AIR BAGS
Mazda keeps sending letters about my last chance to repair the airbag problem.I have responded multiple times, they have not contacted me except to send more PR letters. They have scared my wife to the point she will not ride with me. My daughter forbids my grandson from riding with me. There is no mazda dealer on the Big Island of Hawai'i. So, what is my recourse, since they are unwilling or unable to address the issue in a meaningful way.
NHTSA complaint #11430890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orange, TX
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11118245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesCalifornia City, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS AND OTHER, THEY KEEP SENDING ME CARDS AND LETTERS, WHICH WARN ME NOT TO DRIVE MY CAR. THEN THEY SAY THEY WILL TOW MY CAR AND PROVIDE ME WITH A OTHER CAR. BUT THEIR NOT DOING ANYTHING. I'M VERY CONCERNED AT THIS POINT AND I NEED THEM TO TAKE ACTION AND HELP ME.
NHTSA complaint #11118303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesCalifornia City, CA
SUSPENSION
TAKATA INFLATORS AND OTHER, THEY KEEP SENDING ME CARDS AND LETTERS, WHICH WARN ME NOT TO DRIVE MY CAR. THEN THEY SAY THEY WILL TOW MY CAR AND PROVIDE ME WITH A OTHER CAR. BUT THEIR NOT DOING ANYTHING. I'M VERY CONCERNED AT THIS POINT AND I NEED THEM TO TAKE ACTION AND HELP ME.
NHTSA complaint #11118303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesCalifornia City, CA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TAKATA INFLATORS AND OTHER, THEY KEEP SENDING ME CARDS AND LETTERS, WHICH WARN ME NOT TO DRIVE MY CAR. THEN THEY SAY THEY WILL TOW MY CAR AND PROVIDE ME WITH A OTHER CAR. BUT THEIR NOT DOING ANYTHING. I'M VERY CONCERNED AT THIS POINT AND I NEED THEM TO TAKE ACTION AND HELP ME.
NHTSA complaint #11118303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Morristown, TN
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP KNOXVILLE TN HAS THE AIR BAGS AVAILABLE BUT THEY SAY I SHOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE ALSO TOLD ME THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I ASKED THAT THEY TOW THE VEHICLE TO THEIR SHOP BUT THEY REFUSE. IS THERE ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ON THIS MATTER?
NHTSA complaint #11101173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Juan, PR
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11015969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chesapeake, VA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CAVALIER MAZDA DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY DUE TO PARTS BEING ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11013345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brentwood, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA B23S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V048000 AND 15V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED TRACY MAZDA (2680 AUTO PLAZA DR, TRACY, CA 95304, (209) 820-7800) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11004125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, TN
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA B23S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10947363 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,500 milesNiota, TN
TIRES:SIDEWALL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA B2300. THE VEHICLE HAS MAXXIS TIRES, SIZE T145/80D16 (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE SPARE TIRE AND THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE TO TWO DIFFERENT TIRE DEALERS AND ONE STATED THE TIRE WAS OLD AND THE OTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE TIRE CASING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TIRE, HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT TIRE. AS OF AUGUST 14, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED THE TIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 7,500. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PICTURES OF THE DEFECT AND ALSO A REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATED 09/07/07
NHTSA complaint #10199537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,100 milesHenderson, NV
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS VEHICLE WAS SMOLDERING BURNING AND SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES. THIS VEHICLE AS HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION ADDED WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND IT STILL LEAKS. THE BRAKES PADS WEAR TO FAST.
NHTSA complaint #10164675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,100 milesHenderson, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
THIS VEHICLE WAS SMOLDERING BURNING AND SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES. THIS VEHICLE AS HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION ADDED WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND IT STILL LEAKS. THE BRAKES PADS WEAR TO FAST.
NHTSA complaint #10164675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.