1992 Mazda B-Series: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My seat belts have failed 2 times while I have owned the vehicle. The seat belt fails to retract. The drivers seat belt was replaced 1 time while the vehicle was still under warranty. Now the vehicle is out of warranty the seat belts will not retract. This is an obvious fault with the belts. I do not think I should be out the expense or bear the danger of faulty seat belts. When the seat belt is pulled out it simply dangles just like the first time when it was under warranty.*jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2003
“Gooseneck attached to fuel tank is completely rusted, consumer lives in an area where salt is used to melt ice and snow and thinks maybe the salt caused corrosion and caused the fuel tank to rust. *slc”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2000
“1st incident was on 10-29-98 when I took my truck in to check the alignment checked. They noticed a blister on my tire and I had to get it replaced. 2nd incident occured on 9-16-99 when driving on the highway and the tread on my left front tire came off, causing damage to my truck. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )”Owner report · Tires · Sep 1999
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“ABS: under normal braking, rear anti lock brakes lock up; not pulsating as intended; lot worse at 55 mph and above; no warning; caused accident. Tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 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.
How other years compare
Check your exact B-Series by VIN
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Is the 1992 Mazda B-Series reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Mazda B-Series. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1992 Mazda B-Series have open recalls?
3 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.