"How reliable is the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck?"

"Based on 22 NHTSA complaints, the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is Tank Assembly."

"What are common problems with the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck is Tank Assembly, accounting for a significant portion of the 22 total complaints filed."

1990 Mazda B-Series Truck: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 22 complaints

Total Complaints

Tank Assembly

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Tank Assembly

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Buckle Assembly

Tread/Belt

Cruise Control

Fuel System, Gasoline

Hydraulic

Clutch Assembly

Drum

Leaf

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"THE FUEL TANK RUSTED OUT. TT"

"RAW GAS FUMES COMIMG FROM VEHICLE WHICH MADE DRIVER ILL, REPLACED PCV/INSTALLED CANISTER. *AK"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

WA: 5 VA: 3 TX: 2 MS: 2 HI: 2 MN: 2 00: 1 AZ: 1 OR: 1 KS: 1

Who Files Complaints?

22.7%

Original Owners

77.3%

Second+ Owners

Mazda B-Series Truck — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1994	157	92,500	Conventional	13
1995	54	-	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	10
1996	73	140,000	Windshield Wiper/Washer	2
1997	64	60,000	Tires	6
1998	81	73,050	Tires	11
1999	96	97,000	Tires	14
2000	74	56,487	Tires	8
2001	55	78,000	Vehicle Speed Control	1
2002	31	28,000	Engine And Engine Cooling	6
2003	25	60,801	Manual Transmission	3
2004	26	78,000	Air Bags	4
2007	36	-	Air Bags	0

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28