What year Mazda B-series Truck should I avoid?

2007 is the year to avoid, with the highest complaint count (37) and complaint index (100) in the lineup, mostly tied to airbag inflator failures.

Is there a best year for the Mazda B-series Truck?

No. Every year from 2005 to 2009 is capped at Caution or worse because each carries at least one Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall. 2005, 2006, and 2008 are the lowest-risk years, not "best" years.

Does the Mazda B-series Truck have an airbag recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns total across the model years, and airbags make up 92% of all complaints (73 of 79), largely tied to Takata inflator recalls.

How reliable is the 2007 Mazda B-series Truck based on complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2007 had 37 complaints, a fire report, and a median airbag-failure mileage of 90,000, giving it the worst complaint index (100) among B-series years.

Are 2005 and 2006 Mazda B-series Trucks safer choices?

They have lower complaint indexes (0 and 25 respectively) than 2007, but both still carry Do Not Drive recalls, so they're rated Caution, not Good.

Mazda B-series Truck Best and Worst Years (2005–2009)

Across the Mazda B-series Truck (2005-2009), 2007 stands out as the year to avoid, with 37 complaints and a complaint index of 100, driven almost entirely by airbag inflator issues. No year earns a Good or Best verdict because every model year carries a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall; 2005, 2006, and 2008 are the lowest-risk choices among a capped field.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2007Lowest-risk years:Caution 2005 Caution 2006 Caution 2008

Model years: 5; 2005–2009
NHTSA complaints: 79
Recall campaigns: 11
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Airbags

B-series Truck Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mazda B-series Truck problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Caution	0	16	1	0	3 !	Airbags	—	—
2006	Caution	25	11	0	0	6 !	Airbags	—	—
2007	Avoid	100	37	0	1	3 !	Airbags	—	—
2008	Caution	50	11	2	0	3 !	Airbags	—	—
2009	No verdict	75	4	0	0	5 !	Airbags	—	—

B-series Truck years to avoid: what went wrong

2007 Mazda B-series Truck Index 100 · 37 complaints · 3 recalls

2007 has the most complaints of any B-series year (37) and the highest complaint index (100), ranking worst overall. Airbags dominate, accounting for 36 of 37 complaints (97%), with a median failure mileage of 90,000. Owners describe Takata inflator recalls (16V499000 and 17V013000) that told them not to drive the truck until repaired, plus a later 2021 recall (21V162000) to replace the driver-side inflator. Some reported long waits for replacement parts. One complaint also involved an engine issue tied to poor fuel economy and a reported fire. With three recalls, two of them Do Not Drive campaigns, 2007 carries the heaviest combined complaint and recall burden in this lineup.

2007 airbags problems →

Most common Mazda B-series Truck problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags73 (92%)
Brakes2 (3%)
Engine2 (3%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
Electrical System1 (1%)
Other1 (1%)
Steering1 (1%)
Transmission & Powertrain1 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Mazda B-series Truck should I avoid?: 2007 is the year to avoid, with the highest complaint count (37) and complaint index (100) in the lineup, mostly tied to airbag inflator failures.
Is there a best year for the Mazda B-series Truck?: No. Every year from 2005 to 2009 is capped at Caution or worse because each carries at least one Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall. 2005, 2006, and 2008 are the lowest-risk years, not "best" years.
Does the Mazda B-series Truck have an airbag recall?: Yes. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns total across the model years, and airbags make up 92% of all complaints (73 of 79), largely tied to Takata inflator recalls.
How reliable is the 2007 Mazda B-series Truck based on complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2007 had 37 complaints, a fire report, and a median airbag-failure mileage of 90,000, giving it the worst complaint index (100) among B-series years.
Are 2005 and 2006 Mazda B-series Trucks safer choices?: They have lower complaint indexes (0 and 25 respectively) than 2007, but both still carry Do Not Drive recalls, so they're rated Caution, not Good.