unknown. have been trying to get airbag recall scheduled with Jim Doran Mazda in Mcminnville, OR for months. 1st appointment no record of parts being ordered. now nobody can confirm parts being ordered for upcoming appointment.
The worst 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags9
- Acceleration1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags9
- Acceleration1
- Steering1
Trouble codes owners of the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck mention
B2300 2
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C.
Recall number 21V162000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series trucks sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 B-Series trucks sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0817A.
Recall number 17V013000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 B-Series trucks manufactured June 6, 2006, to January 22, 2009, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 B-Series trucks manufactured February 21, 2006, to April 28, 2008, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9616F.
Recall number 16V499000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck 74
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid
- This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red....
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- 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...
What 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Truck involved in auto accident involving a SUV running a red light at high spped. To avoid being broadsided daughter braked hard to stopped but still hit the SUV rear bumper as he continued to drive thru the red light.. Daughter expected airbags to deployed and shielded her face. No airbags. This was a four lane road leading to the freeway at a intersection with daughter entering with a green lite severe whiplash and back pains. Currently at the hospital er.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mazda b-series truck. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v013000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (doug's lynnwood mazda, 22130 wa-99, edmonds, wa 98026, 425‑774‑3551) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda b2300. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v013000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in march of 2017. The contact spoke with ron tonkin mazda (750 se 122nd avenue, portland, oregon 97233, phone (503) 257-2420) several times and was informed that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mazda b23. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v499000 (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 balise mazda dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mazda b23s 2a. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v499000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that the parts were not available and the contact would be notified when the parts become available. The dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda b-series truck. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v499000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer advised that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact did not experience a failure. Vin tool confirms remedy not yet available.
Takata recall wondering about the time, my recall was back in june.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mazda b2300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v499000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
While driving the truck at approx 60 MPH on a straight road, the steering locked, unable to turn the wheel or control the truck, it veered to the left, crossed over oncoming lane, slowed the truck as much as possible and veered off the road, crashed the truck, total loss. Was unable to control the steering despite pulling. Previously had no trouble with steering or driving the truck.
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Questions about the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck
Is the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck, fewer than a typical B-Series Truck model year.
What is the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck year score?
The 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck scores 83 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mazda B-Series Truck: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Airbags, with 9 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
3 recalls, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 21V162000, 17V013000, 16V499000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda B-Series Truck have bad airbags?
The Mazda B-Series Truck model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (36 complaints), 2004 (20 complaints) and 2005 (16 complaints).
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