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2004 Mazda B-Series Truck Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Mazda B-Series Truck owner complaints
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck, describing incidents dated January 2, 2005 to September 1, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 20 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 24 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 24 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11573912 · Filed
Chassis is rusting out. Drivers side rear spring shackle, bracket fell off and need to be replaced costing me about $500.00. Mazda b2300 is also a Ford Ranger which also has similar issues. My truck has about 170,000 miles on the odometer. The drive train is strong; idles and runs smooth, does not…
ODI #11394324 · Filed
AIRBAGS CHANGED IN MAZDA RECALL. BAG SWITCH ON DASH WONT TURN ON.
ODI #11101077 · Filed
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V806000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V807000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA15-001: Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since February 24, 2015
- Recall 14V-668
- Recall 15V-284
- Recall 15V-285
- Recall 15V-286
- Recall 15V-287
- Recall 15V-312
- and 188 more on the investigation page
- Preliminary Evaluation PE14-016: Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Closed March 2, 2015
- Recall 13V-172
- Recall 14V-428
- Recall 14V-700
- Recall 14V-763
- Recall 14V-770
- Recall 14V-787
- and 3 more on the investigation page
- Preliminary Evaluation PE05-066: BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE
Closed March 24, 2006
Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
NHTSA #23V837000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 12, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 12,741 vehicles
Repair completion: 15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 6423L · Owners notified February 1, 2024
Defect description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Safety consequence
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6423L.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
NHTSA #17V806000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 17,576 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 1817L · Owners notified January 17, 2018 · Vehicles built April 17, 2003 – May 2, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1817L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-346. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
NHTSA #17V807000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 17,576 vehicles
Repair completion: 37.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 1917L · Owners notified January 17, 2018 · Vehicles built April 17, 2003 – May 2, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advise not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1917L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-048. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Mazda B-Series Truck model years
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