AI Damage2006 Mazda B-Series Truck: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electronic stability control. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 82% of all complaints
- 2 Electronic stability control 9% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 9% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 9% of all complaints
- Air bags: 9 complaints (82% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
1. Received notification in February 2024 of open Takata inflator passenger airbag recall for inspection/replacement. 2. Contacted twice by online scheduler and twice by VM messages to service dept. of only listed Mazda service dealer on the Eastside of Hawaii Island in February 2024. Dealer refused to even respond.
Mazda keeps sending letters about my last chance to repair the airbag problem.I have responded multiple times, they have not contacted me except to send more PR letters. They have scared my wife to the point she will not ride with me. My daughter forbids my grandson from riding with me.
Takata inflators and other, they keep sending me cards and letters, which warn me not to drive my car. Then they say they will tow my car and provide me with a other car. But their not doing anything. I'm very concerned at this point and I need them to take action and help me.
Tl contact owns a 2006 mazda b2300. The vehicle has maxxis tires, size t145/80d16 (na). The contact noticed cracks on the sidewall of the spare tire. The dealer stated that there was impact damage to the spare tire and they would not repair or replace the tire.
This vehicle was smoldering burning and smoke without fire. I have taken my vehicle in for repairs 5 times for the transmission and other related issues. This vehicle as had a new transmission added within two months of ownership and it still leaks. The brakes pads wear to fast.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the B-Series Truck has 36 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
- B-Series Truck 199016 sources
- B-Series Truck 199114 sources
- B-Series Truck 199211 sources
- B-Series Truck 19939 sources
- B-Series Truck 1994122 sources
- B-Series Truck 199542 sources
- B-Series Truck 199655 sources
- B-Series Truck 199752 sources
- B-Series Truck 199867 sources
- B-Series Truck 199978 sources
- B-Series Truck 200058 sources
- B-Series Truck 200137 sources
- B-Series Truck 200228 sources
- B-Series Truck 200321 sources
- B-Series Truck 200424 sources
- B-Series Truck 200516 sources
- B-Series Truck 200737 sources
- B-Series Truck 200811 sources
- B-Series Truck 20094 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electronic stability control, powertrain. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.