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2001 Mazda B-Series B3000 SE SB

The 2001 Mazda B-Series B3000 SE SB is a 140-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,475 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 TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,475 ($28,399 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L OHV V6 (Vulcan)
Displacement3 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque160 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
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 ★★★★★
Tested variant: 2001 Mazda B-Series Extended Cab
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2001 Mazda B-Series 2-DR.: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda B-SERIES.

38 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda B-SERIES

Owner Complaints

38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda B-SERIES (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control9
Service Brakes8
Hydraulic7
Structure7
Power Train6
Seat Belts4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 26, 2018 · Suspension, Service Brakes
“THE FRAME, SUSPENSION, AND BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH PREMATURELY. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED ALL AROUND BEFORE 75,000 MILES. BEFORE 80,000 MILES THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DECLARED NON-REPAIRABLE AS THE…”
Jan 21, 2016 · Structure
“THE ENTIRE FRAME RUSTED OUT FROM UNDER MY TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, THE SPARE TIRE FELL AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK, RIPPING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUMPER. I HAVE BEEN TO NUMEROUS…”
Sep 10, 2015 · Vehicle Speed Control
“I CONTACTED HERITAGE MAZDA IN TOWSON MD TO HAVE THE RECALL FIXED. AFTER BEING TRANSFERRED 4 DIFFERENT TIMES, THE SERVICE WRITER INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE HARNESS TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND I…”
Dec 13, 2012 · Suspension, Structure
“DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR SPRING HANGER HAD RUSTED OFF THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. FURTHER INSPECTION HAS FOUND THE FRAME IS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT REPAIR OF THE SPRING HANGER IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO THE…”
Oct 16, 2012 · Vehicle Speed Control
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MAZDA B3000. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELT LOOSE. AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH FORCE THERE WAS A POPPING…”

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 2001 MAZDA B-SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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