Body problems of the 2004 Mazda B-series Truck

Two problems related to body have been reported for the 2004 Mazda B-series Truck. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Mazda B-series Truck based on all problems reported for the 2004 B-series Truck.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2023

Chassis is rusting out. Drivers side rear spring shackle, bracket fell off and need to be replaced costing me about $500. 00. Mazda b2300 is also a Ford ranger which also has similar issues. My truck has about 170,000 miles on the odometer. The drive train is strong; idles and runs smooth, does not burn oil.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2013

I broadsided a pick up truck that ran a stop sign. Enough damage was done that my vehicle had to be towed and likely will be written off by the insurance company as totaled. I was diagnosed with blunt trauma to the chest wall with contusions. My airbag never deployed.




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