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1993 Mazda B2200

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 B2200.

Body TRUCK

The 1993 Mazda B2200 is a compact truck that, while offering the utility expected of a workhorse pickup, is most notable in the reliability record for its 16 total owner complaints, with the electrical system emerging as the top trouble area, and two recalls issued for the model year. This combination of a modest complaint count and a pair of recalls places the 1993 B2200 in a reliability context where electrical gremlins and factory-acknowledged issues are the primary concerns for researchers.

Model year199319921991199019891988198719841983

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height61.8 in
Wheelbase117.7 in
Curb weight2795 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.6 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidDEXRON OR MERCON V

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Emission Control System (inspect) · High Altitude Compensator Filter (replace) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace)
At 105,000 miEmission Control System (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1993 Mazda B2200 lead in one area — the electrical system, 3 of 16 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
6
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System3
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Structure1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Fuel System, Gasoline1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train,Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 6 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
971023020971997-10-23StructurePRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
008/971997-05-19EquipmentUSE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T1997-04-25Air BagsPARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G1997-04-08Electrical SystemMAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G1997-01-19Electrical SystemWIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific B2200. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1993 B2200 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.