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2003 Mazda B-Series B3000 DS SB

The 2003 Mazda B-Series B3000 DS SB is a 154-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $16,875 MSRP.

It makes 154 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm.

The B-Series measures 187.5 inches long on a 111.6-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,875 ($29,806 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L OHV V6 (Vulcan)
Displacement3 L
Horsepower154 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3900 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
* 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: 2003 Mazda B-Series Extended Cab
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2003 Mazda B-Series 2-DR.: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Mazda B-SERIES.

22 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Mazda B-SERIES

Owner Complaints

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Mazda B-SERIES (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System4
Air Bags3
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Power Train3
Exterior Lighting2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 23, 2024 · Electrical System, Structure, Fuel/Propulsion System Fire
“My truck sat for a while I charged the Batt. I drove to the landfill in Tehachapi Ca. It ran fine. I unloaded the trash the engine idled for 30+min. The landfill had debris on the ground. The truck…”
Jul 26, 2018 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING, TURNING OFF AIR CONDITIONER, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND TURN INDICATOR. THE DASH LIT UP ABS, AIRBAG, AND CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORS. WHEN I…”
Mar 30, 2017 · Air Bags
“TAKATA RECALL IS NOT BEING DONE FAST ENOUGH. THIS RECALL BEGAN OVER A YEAR AGO IN JANUARY 2016. WE HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A LETTER TELLING US TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR. THE RECALL SAYS IT IS…”
Dec 31, 2016 · Suspension, Unknown Or Other
“WHOLE UNBODY FRAME IS RUSTED”
Apr 25, 2016 · Electrical System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH WAS INSTALLED AND THE FAILURE…”

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 2003 MAZDA B-SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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