Like many others wipers were working intermittently only to stop working completely replaced switch to no avail. Have red its a problem with the general electric module with try replacing that next!
The worst 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility13
- Tires7
- Brakes6
- Acceleration5
- Steering5
- Seat belts4
- Suspension4
- Airbags3
- Body3
- Lights3
- Transmission3
- Fuel system2
- Electrical1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- Mazda is recalling model year 1995 through 1997 and model year 2001 through 2003 trucks equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds) and/or anti-lock brake system (ABS) and manufactured on or before december 5, 2002. A component of the cruise control deactivation switch may deteriorate over time and develop a leak. This occurrence could cause the switch to overheat, smoke or burn which could result in an under hood fire.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners that dealers will install a universal fused jumper harness on the cruise control deactivation switch free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500 option #6.
Recall number 09V414000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck 90
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system
- This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid...
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO...
- When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine
What 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Frame is completely rusted/ cracked / holes / rotten from rust
Frame is cracked and has holes from rust. Spring shackles have holes from rust. Will not pass inspection without new frame or major frame repair.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mazda b4000. The contact noticed a gas leak while filling the vehicle with gas up to the filling neck. This leakage has occurred twice before. He has not taken the vehicle to the mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 145,000.
Cruise control came on without turning it on and would not turn off. I pulled to the side of the road and disabled it under the hood.
Dt: gas was leaking from the top of the tank. The consumer just bought the truck a week ago and the gas tank started leaking on may 5-16-05. The consumer took the truck to a mechanic on 5-16-05 and the mechanic told the consumer that the gas tank looked defective. This is to be fixed on friday may 20, 2005. The consumer is not driving the vehicle at this time. The mechanic said he would have to drop the tank and try and see if the whole tank would have to be replaced.
Consumer checked the brakes, and found that the brakes rotors on the 2 front wheels were cracked. He took vehicle to the dealer, but wanted to know if there were any recalls on them.
Metal brake line failed in engine compartment leading to a complete loss of all brake fluid and braking. One brake line corroded through, another line was severely corroded, and the 3rd line is just starting to corrode. There was no warning of any problem.
Door indicator bell ring while traveling vehicle switch was change d and problem returned.
Consumer stated that the left front seat buckle failed.
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Questions about the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck
Is the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 55 complaints about the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck, 2.6 times a typical B-Series Truck model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 13 complaints. Next is tires (7).
How many recalls does the 1996 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
What year does the Mazda B-Series Truck have the most visibility problems?
The Mazda B-Series Truck model years with the most visibility complaints are 1996 (13 complaints) and 1995 (11 complaints).
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