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2004 Mazda B-Series B2300 SB

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2004 Mazda B-Series – front
Photo: 2000 Mazda B4000 Extended Cab in gray, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (1998–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2000 Mazda B4000 Extended Cab in gray, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1998 Mazda B3000 SX V6 Extended Cab, Rear Right, 07-26-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1997 Mazda B2300 SE Pick-Up (29784575080) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2004 Mazda B-Series B2300 SB is a 143-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,745 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 143 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque at 3750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The B-Series measures 187.5 inches long on a 111.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,001 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,745 ($27,089 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L I4 (Duratec 23)
Displacement2.3 L
Horsepower143 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque154 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Tank Capacity16 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length187.5 in
Width69.4 in
Height64.9 in
Wheelbase111.6 in
Curb Weight3,001 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.2 in
Legroom Front42.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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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
Tested variant: 2004 Mazda B-Series Extended Cab
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2004 Mazda B-Series Regular Cab: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Mazda B-SERIES.

49 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Mazda B-SERIES

Owner Complaints

49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Mazda B-SERIES (9 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags23
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Power Train3
Structure3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 26, 2024 · Suspension, Structure
“Chassis is rusting out. Drivers side rear spring shackle, bracket fell off and need to be replaced costing me about $500.00. Mazda b2300 is also a Ford Ranger which also has similar issues. My truck…”
Feb 2, 2021 · Air Bags
“AIRBAGS CHANGED IN MAZDA RECALL. BAG SWITCH ON DASH WONT TURN ON.”
Jun 11, 2018 · Air Bags
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V806000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V807000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS…”
Mar 19, 2018 · Air Bags
“TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTICE AND WAS TOLD AIR BAGS WOULD BE REPLACED BUT WOULD NOT CHECK DASH LIGHT SENSOR THIER WOULD BE A CHARGE FOR IT. SO HOW DO I KNOW IF THE REPAIR WAS DONE PROPERLY. IF LIGHT…”
Feb 13, 2018 · Air Bags
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA B23. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V807000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V806000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS…”

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 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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