1994 Mazda B-Series: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 122 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (15% of complaints); the 1992 and 1995 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda b-series truck. While the vehicle was parked, it independently accelerated, crashed into a fence, and drove over the owner of the vehicle. The owner sustained fatal injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where the failure recurred, almost striking two police officers. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2015
“Tires purchased from sam's club in 12/09 have cracks between treads. I just noticed this and was never told when I had tire balanced and rotated. Its on all four tires and read it may separate. I had the road hazard and of course its an on going issue that sam's played it smart and only warrant road hazard for 4 years after I question them about concern.I have bf goodrich tires 225/70/14 on a mazda b4000 le . I have goodrich tires on two other vehicles that I need to inspect. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Nov 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda b4000. The contact stated that when refueling, fuel would spill back out from the filler neck. She also noticed a fuel leak when the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised the contact that the fuel filler hose was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 202,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2011
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda b3000. The contact stated that he noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact inspected and noticed a fracture in the fuel line hose. The contact called both the dealer and the manufacturer and was told by both parties that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 94v111002 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 189,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda b-3000 pick up. The fuel line has developed a crack. Consequently during fueling gasoline leaks from the fuel system. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can cause a fire. The current mileage was 323,000 miles.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2009
“The filler tube going to the gas tank ruptured. When I filled the tank, gas spilled on the ground. Fumes are always around the truck. I paid to have this tube replaced. The truck had 53 k miles. Now it has done the same thing at 74 k miles. I think that this is a very dangerous condition and is costly to keep repairing. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mazda b400. The contact stated that fuel leaked from the vehicle and onto the ground while he was pumping fuel into the tank. His vehicle is not included in recall # 94v111002 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The current mileage is 98,000 and failure mileage was 92,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2007
“Tl* - the contact stated that the front fuel line in his 1994 mazda b3000 was cracked and leaking fuel. He call mazda and gave them his VIN but they stated that his VIN does not fall under the recall. The contact would like the recall extended to include his vehicle. *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2006
“My 1994 mazda b3000 pickup (I.e. Ford ranger) leaks gasoline when being filled at the filling station due to a faulty fuel tank filler neck. Fuel spills on the ground of filling station (approx 1/2 gal) and is a fire hazard. Cost to replace fuel filler neck is $280 from ford dealership, not including labor - this is prohibitively expensive for a rubber hose. Many other ranger owners experience this same problem, thus indicating that there's a defect in the design/construction of the filler neck. *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2005
“Parking brake non-functional. Fuel leak, not able to locate. Repair shop claims probable no under warranty. Brake vacuum booster is failing. Rotors have been turned,pads replaced. Drivers seat back broken. Repaired. Broken again. *tr”Owner report · Parking Brake · Feb 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
Remedy: AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
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Is the 1994 Mazda B-Series reliable?
NHTSA has 122 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Mazda B-Series. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (15% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Mazda B-Series problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 92,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Mazda B-Series have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning parking brake:conventional. 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.