1999 Mazda B-Series Truck structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Frame is rusted threw at rear left spring shackle bracket along with rear spring shackles. Is mazda addressing this as toyota did? I understand this is common mazda trucks and ford rangers.”
filed Jan 11, 2016
“I have a 99' mazda b 3000 w/42,000 mi. Was driving the truck home from work,heard a noise from the rear. Checked bed then underneath.discovered a large crack in the truck's frame below the shock tower,with a lot of rust the truck can no longer be driven. *tr”
filed Mar 26, 2011
“Entire truck body frame is rusting out, fuel tank brackets rusted out, seat cushion support on drivers side broken”
filed Feb 19, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other B-Series Truck years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 B-Series Truck | 3 | 13% |
| 2003 B-Series Truck | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 B-Series Truck | 7 | 19% |
| 2000 B-Series Truck | 5 | 9% |
| 1998 B-Series Truck | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 B-Series Truck | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 B-Series Truck | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 B-Series Truck | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 B-Series Truck | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.