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1996 Mazda B-Series B4000 SE 4WD SB

The 1996 Mazda B-Series B4000 SE 4WD SB is a 160-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $18,685 MSRP.

It makes 160 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque.

The B-Series measures 184.5 inches long on a 107.9-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$18,685 ($38,704 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.0L OHV V6 (Cologne)
Displacement4 L
Horsepower160 hp
Torque225 lb-ft
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
Tank Capacity16 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.5 in
Width69.4 in
Height64 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1996 Mazda B-Series

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda B-SERIES.

58 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda B-SERIES

Owner Complaints

58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda B-SERIES (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Visibility11
Tires7
Service Brakes5
Steering5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Hydraulic4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 1, 2015 · Visibility/Wiper
“LIKE MANY OTHERS WIPERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY ONLY TO STOP WORKING COMPLETELY REPLACED SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. HAVE RED ITS A PROBLEM WITH THE GENERAL ELECTRIC MODULE WITH TRY REPLACING THAT NEXT!”
May 11, 2015 · Unknown Or Other
“FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED/ CRACKED / HOLES / ROTTEN FROM RUST”
May 2, 2013 · Structure
“FRAME IS CRACKED AND HAS HOLES FROM RUST. SPRING SHACKLES HAVE HOLES FROM RUST. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION WITHOUT NEW FRAME OR MAJOR FRAME REPAIR. *TR”
Aug 13, 2007 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA B4000. THE CONTACT NOTICED A GAS LEAK WHILE FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS UP TO THE FILLING NECK. THIS LEAKAGE HAS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE…”
Jan 28, 2006 · Vehicle Speed Control
“CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON WITHOUT TURNING IT ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISABLED IT UNDER THE HOOD. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 MAZDA B-SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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