Mazda B-Series Truck brake failure problems

Filed Mar 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 165,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mazda b4000( n/a). The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH proceeding to a traffic stop signal when unexpectedly, smoke expelled underneath the instrument panel and hood area which caused the driver to pull over to the side of the road. A temporary fix was performed and the vehicle was able to resume operation. During the travel there was complete loss of brake power and the emergency brake was engaged to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact installed a new brake reservoir and deactivation switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was informed that the failure was contributed to the deactivation switch and the technician bleed the brake system. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and there was a recall for the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v414000 (vehiclespeed control: cruise control). The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 165,000

Filed Jul 6, 2009 · Brakes · 20,700 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda b3000. While driving between 2-3 MPH out of a parking lot, the brakes failed. The contact had to apply the parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. The contact was informed that the closer he lived to the beach, the greater the chance that the vehicle would become corroded. The vehicle has not yet been inspected, but will be diagnosed and repaired, if necessary. The failure and current mileages were 20,700.

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 35,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mazda b2500. While driving 50 MPH and attempting to decelerate, the contact must place the vehicle into neutral and then turn off the ignition. The vehicle's engine overpowers the brakes. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the vehicle should be stopped by applying the brakes. In addition, the throttle sticks and remains open. The brake failure has been occurring for the last eight years. The vehicle has been taken to the repair shop three times regarding the failure, but no failure was identified. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2007 · Brakes · 84,387 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Driving on paved road approaching stop sign, pressed pedal had full pedal no brakes. Proceeded out on to state hwy. I was struck on the bed area by another passenger p.u. Truck, traveling at hwy. Speed.

Filed Mar 22, 2006 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · AZ · crash · 4 injuries

My mazda b3000 pickup would not stop at a red light causing an accident. When I engaged the brake the front end shook and then there were no brakes. The day of the accident there was a light rain but I had not driven through any puddles, therefore I don't think it was due to "wet" brakes as I have been told. Ultimately my brakes did not work, I only have 30k miles on the vehicle, and I will fear driving it once the body has been fixed. I have never had a vehicle that wouldn't stop and I feel there is something mechanically wrong. I had over 2 car lengths and due to the fact this is a fairly new vehicle, there is not reason it should not have stopped prior to impacting another vehicle.

Filed May 13, 2004 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · HI

When starting the vehicle brake pedal went to the floor. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · PA

My truck a 1994 mazda b-4000 4x4 lost brakes at 40 to 45 MPH. I eneded up ditching the truck to avoid hitting a schoolbus that was letting off childeren a stop. My mechanic told me that this is a common problem with ford and mazda. The problem was where the rubber brake line and steal brakeline come together blew apart. The result is a complete loss of brakes

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Airbags · CA

While braking abruptly the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to move. As a result the driver rear ended another vehicle. Neither of the frontal air bags deployed. The driver was not hurt. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for repairs.

Filed Mar 10, 1998 · Brakes · ID

Emergency brake failed, replacement failed also.

Filed Oct 17, 1996 · Brakes · FL

Brake vacuum hose failed, causing brake failure.