2006 Mazda B-series Truck Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2006 Mazda B-series Truck has 11 NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls, including 4 Do Not Drive Takata airbag recalls. It carries a complaint index of 25 but is capped at Caution because of those Do Not Drive recalls, ranking 4th worst of 5 model years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #4 of 5 B-series Truck years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- 4 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2006 Mazda B-series Truck problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags9 (82%)
- Brakes2 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the front or rear driver-side airbag inflator can rupture with excessive internal pressure upon deployment, prompting a Do Not Drive order.
- Owners report the same rupture risk on the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator.
- Some owners could not get their Takata airbag recall repair completed because replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods.
- One owner reported a transmission that leaked and required replacement early, with brake pads wearing out quickly.
- One owner reported cracking on a spare tire sidewall that dealers and tire shops disagreed on the cause of.
2006 Mazda B-series Truck recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V837000Dec 12, 2023Airbags12,741 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 18V038000Jan 16, 2018Airbags2,205 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2218A.
- NHTSA 18V039000Jan 16, 2018Airbags2,205 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2318A.
2006 compared with other B-series Truck years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Mazda B-series Truck reliable?
- NHTSA lists 11 complaints for the 2006 model year and a complaint index of 25, but the year is rated Caution because it is subject to 4 Do Not Drive airbag recalls.
- Does the 2006 Mazda B-series Truck have a Takata airbag recall?
- Yes. It has four Do Not Drive recalls covering front driver-side and passenger-side airbag inflators that can rupture on deployment, plus a related 2023 recall for previously replaced inflators.
- What is the top problem area for the 2006 Mazda B-series Truck?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 9 of 11 complaints (82%) with a median mileage at failure of 50,000 miles.
- How does the 2006 model year compare to other B-series Truck years?
- It ranks 4th worst out of 5 model years with data. The 2007 model year is rated Avoid with a complaint index of 100, while 2005 has a complaint index of 0.