1995 Mazda B-Series: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (29% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda b4000. The contact stated the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 4,691.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2011
“The interior part of my tailgate has broken twice during regular use. Now the tailgate will not open and as I am disabled it is difficult to put my equipment into the truck bed. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2009
“Dome light stays on while driving day or night. It is illegal to drive with the light on at night. The door ajar chime sticks and windshield wipers will sometimes come on by themselves while driving. I have read many complaints about this on your website. I had this problem fixed while under warranty and now same problem again. No recall? Could be a short in the wiring. Obviously something is sticking. *nm”Owner report · Interior Lighting · Feb 2007
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“Dt: the consumer owns a 1995 mazda b-2300 pick-up. While filling the gas tank he noticed gasoline leaking onto the ground underneath the truck. Upon inspection of the vehicle it was determined that fuel tank filler pipe cracked and was causing the gasoline to leak onto the ground. Due to the heat and dryness in this area it would cause the plastic to crack. The service dealer stated this filler pipe needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated they could not do anything about this problem. *ak updated 11/15/05. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2005
“Consumer was driving and he applied brakes, the ABS warning light came on. Also, the parking brake light came on, and remained on for a long time. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for diaagnostic test. Dealer changed the front brake pads. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1999
“Intermittently while driving along the windshield wipers come on without command. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 1999
“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Impact was estimated at 30 mph, and air bag failed to deploy. Dealer was not contacted. Provide further detail. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 1999
“Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes after turning off the windshield wipers, windshield wipers continue to operate. The dealer is not aware of this problem. *ak *ml”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 1999
“When driving windshield wipers come on and sprayed washer solution on windshield. Once during a rain storm the wipers cut off automatically and I lost control of vehicle for split second. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 1999
“Windshield wipers activate on their own and cut off causing loss of vision, washer spays solution on occasions when wipers activate.”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
MAZDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1997 AND MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND MANUFACTURED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 5, 2002. A COMPONENT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND DEVELOP A LEAK. THIS OCCURRENCE COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT, SMOKE OR BURN WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A UNIVERSAL FUSED JUMPER HARNESS ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500 OPTION #6.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Mazda B-Series reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Mazda B-Series. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (29% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Mazda B-Series problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 110,550 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Mazda B-Series have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control:cruise control. 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.