2004 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls and problems

The 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck has 3 safety recalls and 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mazda dealer.

Urgent: recall 17V-806, recall 17V-807 carry a "do not drive" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
3
Complaints
24
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls

Recall 23V-837: Air Bags

Reported Dec 12, 2023 · 12,741 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: 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.

Risk: An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-806: Air Bags

Do not driveReported Dec 14, 2017 · 17,576 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-807: Air Bags

Do not driveReported Dec 14, 2017 · 17,576 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2004 Mazda B-Series Truck problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags20
Structure3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Tires1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 78,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · reported Feb 26, 2024
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 burn oil.
Air Bags · reported Jun 11, 2018
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 amount of time for the recall repairs. Smail mazda in greensburg, pennsylvania was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Air Bags · reported Mar 19, 2018
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 repair all aspects of existing conditions all related to same recall
Air Bags · reported Jul 27, 2017
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) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.…
Air Bags · at 78,000 miles · reported Apr 21, 2017
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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. .updated 06/21/17

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck: 23V-837 (air bags), 17V-806 (air bags), 17V-807 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Owners report air bags problems most often (20 reports), followed by structure (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 78,000 miles.

Are Mazda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.