1991 Mazda B-Series: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mazda b-series truck. The contact stated that exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was salvaged and the contact was informed that the failure was due to an incorrectly installed intake manifold. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 196,700.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2014
“1991 mazda b-2600i stalled while driving. *ts when the vehicle stalled it was rear ended by another vehicle. The vehicle was then pushed off the left side of the road into a ditch. The truck sustained damage to the rear bumper, tailgate and truck bed. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2006
“The main computer was burning up computer without any assignable cause. The vehicle will cut off while running. This very dangerous. I started noticing the problem 6 years ago, I thought the engine was not completely warm up thats why it was kind of stalling while running. Need to investigate this issue, because there are still plenty of mazda b2200 out there everyday. My brother in law have the same experience as mind. And some mazda mechanic admitted that this is very common for some mazda b2200 pick up truck, but unfortunately this issue was unreported.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2000
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“The engine control module malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to completely shut down. Consumers investigation has revealed the cause of the failure to be the leakage of one or both of the filter capacitors on the circuit board (ecm). These capacitors, manufactured by rubycon, have a design (or warranted) life of 2000 hours. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 1999
“The seat belt retractor does not operate properly. When opening the door and closing the door, part of the seat belt is hanging outside of the truck. Also when getting into the truck and putting the seat belt on, it has a lot of slack in the belt. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 1997
“Tires are constantly losing air .dealer stated that there was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Feb 1991
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
THE STEEL SPOKED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT OR OFFERED AS AN OPTION ON THESE VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE WHEEL RIM TO DISK, WHICH CAN CAUSE CRACKS IN THE WHEEL.
Remedy: MAZDA DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE.
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Is the 1991 Mazda B-Series reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Mazda B-Series. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1991 Mazda B-Series have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning wheels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.