Air Bag Problems of Mazda B3000

Mazda B3000 owners have reported 6 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag on-off switch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mazda B3000


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Mazda B3000

The Front Air Bag problem

Cannot reach pedals unless seat moved all the way forward. Airbag is only 2 inches from stomach!   Read details...

The Air Bag On-off Switch problem

I noticed from TSB#97-24-14, Nov 1997 that the wire harness terminal repair kit was a recall problem for the 1998 Ford ranger pick-up, my Mazda B3000 had a burned out pad switch and modular for the airbag.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Vehicle was involved in a head on collision at a speed of 50 mph, and both driver's side and passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Reported to Mazda, they state that they will do nothing unless insurance company reports it to them. Farm bureau insurance has documented failure but will not report to Mazda. Have pictures and documents available. No safety defect listed in summary.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Consumer is concerned because airbag light came on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.   Read details...




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