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This 2004 Mazda B Series has 49 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2004 Mazda B Series has 49 owner complaints, 9 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- B Series
- Model year
- 2004
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 49
- Crash-related complaints
- 9
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
Common problems
Most common 2004 Mazda B Series problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Structural Problems
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Engine Problems, Structural Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2004 Mazda B Series?
This MAZDA B SERIES year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2004 Mazda B Series
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The MAZDA B SERIES has 49 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. 9 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later.
- 49 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 0 federal recall campaigns
- 9 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2004 Mazda B Series complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Mazda B Series. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 23 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Mazda B Series. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 run…
AIRBAGS CHANGED IN MAZDA RECALL. BAG SWITCH ON DASH WONT TURN ON.
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 EXC…
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTICE AND WAS TOLD AIR BAGS WOULD BE REPLACED BUT WOULD NOT CHECK DASH LIGHT SENSOR THIER WOULD BE A CHARGE FOR IT. SO HOW DO I KNOW IF THE REPAIR WAS DONE PROPERLY. IF LIGHT INDICATOR IS STILL ON HOW CAN THIS BE CONSIDERED REPAIRED IF THE DON'T REPAI…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B23. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V807000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V806000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V048000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (BOB ALITO MAZDA IN MO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V048000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 MAZDA B23S. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS (INCLUDING A REPAIRED RECALLED AIR BAG) DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW…
RECALL ISSUED MARCH 2016. AS OF 4/31/2017, NO INSTRUCTIONS FROM MAZDA TO GET REPAIRED. BEEN A YEAR SINCE RECALL ISSUED. WHAT'S GOING ON.
TAKATA RECALL INFORMED BY LETTER ON JULY 2015 THAT IF MY AIRBAG DEPLOYS IN A CRASH IT MAY KILL ME OR MY PASSENGER. IT IS NOW 01/17 AND STILL NOT FIXED. WHY WOULD YOU INFORM THE PUBLIC THEN TAKE 1.5 YEARS PLUS TO FIX PROBLEM? I UNDERSTAND HOW LARGE THE RECALL IS BUT OVER A YEAR F…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B23S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B304 2P. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MARCH OF 2016 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUN…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B3000. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B-23S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B2300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V048000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B40C. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V048000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B2300 (N/A). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Mazda B Series.
Safety recalls
2004 Mazda B Series recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Mazda B Series. No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2004 Mazda B Series buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2004 Mazda B Series reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 49 owner complaints, 9 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. This MAZDA B SERIES year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mazda B Series?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (23 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (12 complaints). #3: Structural Problems (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Mazda B Series?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Mazda B Series?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2004 Mazda B Series, NHTSA complaints include 9 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 49 total complaints. 10 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Mazda B Series have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2004 Mazda B Series in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2004 Mazda B Series?▾
This MAZDA B SERIES year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Mazda B Series reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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