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1999 Mazda B-Series B2500 SX SB

The 1999 Mazda B-Series B2500 SX SB is a 119-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,795 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 119 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 146 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

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 TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,795 ($23,009 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L SOHC 8-valve I4
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower119 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque146 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Tank Capacity17 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length187.5 in
Width69.4 in
Height64.9 in
Wheelbase111.6 in
Curb Weight3,025 lbs
* 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: 1999 Mazda B-Series Pickup 2-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Mazda B-SERIES.

80 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Mazda B-SERIES

Owner Complaints

80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Mazda B-SERIES (11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Tires12
Structure11
Air Bags10
Power Train10
Vehicle Speed Control10
Visibility9
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 22, 2021 · Suspension, Structure, Unknown Or Other
“VEHICLE FRAME IS CRACKED/RUSTED, STRUT MOUNTS RUSTED, FUEL TANK TIE DOWN RUSTED.”
Feb 19, 2020 · Suspension, Structure, Seats
“ENTIRE TRUCK BODY FRAME IS RUSTING OUT, FUEL TANK BRACKETS RUSTED OUT, SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT ON DRIVERS SIDE BROKEN”
Mar 19, 2018 · Air Bags, Seat Belts Crash 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 MAZDA B2500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE CRASH…”
Mar 9, 2018 · Air Bags
“TAKATA RECALL: RIGHT SIDE KEY CONTROL OF PASSENGER AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. LIGHT STAYS ON INDEPENDENT OF KEY POSITION. OTHER THAN THE CONTROL NOT WORKING THERE IS NO ISSUE OTHER THAN WHETHER OR NOT THE…”
Aug 18, 2016 · Suspension, Structure
“UNDERCARRIAGE COMPLETELY RUSTING AWAY. GAS TANK SUPPORTS CRACKED AND RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH.”

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 1999 MAZDA B-SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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