It shifts very roughly from 1st to 2nd, and third sometimes won't catch at all(automatic transmission) after a few missed gear changes my o/d dash light starts flashing. I was told it was a transmission issue, so I had my transmission rebuilt. Problem still persits
The worst 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
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- Airbags3
Recalls 5
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 American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009 B-Series trucks 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and 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 front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate 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 2118A.
Recall number 18V016000 · 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
Suspension: multiple axle
- What is wrong
- Mazda is recalling 220 my 2009 b-series trucks equipped with 2-wheel drive. The front spindle stem may crack due to an improper manufacturing process of the spindle.
- Risk
- If a fracture of the spindle stem occurs, the wheel may separate from the axle, which may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front spindle and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 9, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 800‑222‑5500.
Recall number 09V032000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 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 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda b2300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v499000 (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 a local dealer (crater lake ford, 2611 biddle rd, medford, or 97504) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
"takata recall", my vehicle is in motion, mazda dealer has not replaced the damaged piece because they say it is not available and that was for may 15, 2017 and however, I have not received an answer hata today I have not had any answer.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 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 dealer and manufacturer were not notified the contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/22/17*lj
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Questions about the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck
Is the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck, fewer than a typical B-Series Truck model year.
What is the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck year score?
The 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck scores 90 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 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Airbags, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
5 recalls, covering air bags and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck airbags?
Yes, 4 recalls: 21V162000, 18V016000, 17V013000. 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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