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2008 Mazda B Pickup

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2008 models.

Class: Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 23 combined · 21 city / 26 hwy
Length: –
Curb weight: –
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 22% better than the average 2008 small pickup truck (18.9 MPG).
AWD / 4WD available
Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 35 for similar models.
No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 8 similar 2008 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2008 Mazda B Pickup is a small pickup truck offered with 3 engines (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway), 22% better than the 2008 small pickup truck average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2008

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2007 B Pickup — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2007; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2007 B Pickup →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
B2300 2WD	2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 / 26 / 23	+22%	$2,900	386
B2300 2WD	2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 / 24 / 21	+11%	$3,200	423
B3000 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 21 / 18	-5%	$3,700	494
B3000 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 / 20 / 17	-10%	$3,950	523
B4000 2WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 / 20 / 17	-10%	$3,950	523
B4000 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	15 / 19 / 16	-6%	$4,200	555
B4000 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	14 / 17 / 15	-12%	$4,450	592

Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

18.9 MPG2008 Small Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2008 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2008 Mazda B Pickup under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2008 small pickup trucks

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2008 Mazda B Pickup (this car)	23 MPG	Not rated	0
2008 Toyota Tacoma	22 MPG	Not rated	9
2008 Chevrolet Colorado	20 MPG	Not rated	1
2008 GMC Canyon	20 MPG	Not rated	1
2008 Ford Ranger	23 MPG	Not rated	5
2008 Nissan Frontier	21 MPG	Not rated	3
2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab	20 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mazda B Pickup.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2008 Mazda B Pickup is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2008 Mazda B Pickup in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2008 Mazda B Pickup buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Mazda B Pickup. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other B Pickup years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2009 B Pickup	23	–	Not rated
2007 B Pickup	23	–	Not rated
2006 B Pickup	23	–	Not rated
2005 B Pickup	23	–	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this →