1998 Mazda B-Series B3000 SE Extended Cab SB
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- Photo: 2000 Mazda B4000 Extended Cab in gray, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Mazda B3000 SX V6 Extended Cab, Rear Right, 07-26-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Mazda B2300 SE Pick-Up (29784575080) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Mazda B-Series B3000 SE Extended Cab SB is a 140-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $16,405 MSRP.
It makes 140 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 160 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
The B-Series measures 187.5 inches long on a 111.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,025 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,405 ($32,709 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L OHV V6 (Vulcan) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 17 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.5 in |
| Width | 69.4 in |
| Height | 64.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,025 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Mazda B-SERIES.
67 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Mazda B-SERIES
Owner Complaints
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Mazda B-SERIES (6 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Tires | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
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 1998 MAZDA B-SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.