Vehicle frame is cracked/rusted, strut mounts rusted, fuel tank tie down rusted.
The worst 1999 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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- Tires12
- Body11
- Acceleration10
- Airbags10
- Transmission9
- Visibility9
- Brakes6
- Electrical5
- Fuel system5
- Suspension5
- Engine4
- Seat belts2
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck
Wipers 7Tire blowout 6Adaptive cruise 5
Trouble codes owners of the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck mention
B3000 6B2500 2
Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with a speed control system, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. An interim notice was sent to owners on september 7, 2007, directing them to have the speed deactivation control switch disconnected temporarily. A second notification letter to owners was in february 2008 advising them to return to dealers for installation of the repair part. Owners of affected vehicles who did not receive a phase 2 notice and have not had the recall completed will be notified beginning august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.
Recall number 07V347000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 1998-1998 mazda b-series trucks (b2500, b3000 and b4000) equipped with cruise control and built from january 1998 through march 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
- Risk
- If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Recall number 99V062002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck 122
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
- Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed...
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources
- The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing
- Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote...
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission...
- This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâs floor mat to avoid...
What 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Entire truck body frame is rusting out, fuel tank brackets rusted out, seat cushion support on drivers side broken
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 mazda b2500. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy until after the crash, and the seat belt pretensioner did not tighten. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from a broken neck and spinal damage. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 287,000.
Takata recall: right side key control of passenger air bag does not work. Light stays on independent of key position. Other than the control not working there is no issue other than whether or not the passenger air bag will work.
Undercarriage completely rusting away. Gas tank supports cracked and rusted all the way through.
Frame is rusted threw at rear left spring shackle bracket along with rear spring shackles. Is mazda addressing this as toyota did? I understand this is common mazda trucks and ford rangers.
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 mazda b-series truck. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured vertebrae, flattened spinal cord, pinched nerve, and carpal tunnel to the right hand. In addition, the contact was knocked unconscious from the air bag and required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/06/15*lj the consumer received 5 stitches for facial lacerations and was awarded permanent disability. Updated 6/25/2015
Gas tank leaks through rear side plug of tank. This happened after fuel pressure taken at time of safety inspection.
I have a 99' mazda b 3000 w/42,000 mi. Was driving the truck home from work,heard a noise from the rear. Checked bed then underneath.discovered a large crack in the truck's frame below the shock tower,with a lot of rust the truck can no longer be driven.
My frame is completely rusted out. I went to get the truck inspected and my mechanic said the frame was very thin. He said that it may not even last another year and that next year if he does inspection the frame make break while on the lift! I live in maine and have taken care of the truck, washing it regularly. Seems like other people have had the same issue. This is unsettling. The truck is is in great shape otherwise. I wish I could get more miles out of it. Seems like such a waste.... .only 97,000 miles on it.
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Questions about the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck
Is the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck, 3.7 times a typical B-Series Truck model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Tires, with 12 complaints. Next is body (11).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control.
What year does the Mazda B-Series Truck have bad tires?
The Mazda B-Series Truck model years with the most tires complaints are 1998 (19 complaints), 2000 (14 complaints) and 1994 (13 complaints).
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