Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V414000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00T005000 FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
- Visibility 11 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Seat Belts 3 complaints
Of the 42 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 42 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Mazda B-Series suffers from several issues, notably with brakes and visibility, reflected in high complaint counts. Recalls for cruise control components and tires also impact reliability, reducing confidence in long-term performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | very common |
| hydraulic system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| tires | 30,000–60,000 miles | $75–$150 | common |
| visibility | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Cooling system check annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Braking noise or reduced performance
- Tire tread separation or cracking
- Overheating under normal conditions
- Electrical shorts or malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.