2008 Mazda B Pickup

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

No complaints reported

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.

Complaints filed held steady at 0 in both 2007 and 2008.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2008: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category2006200720082009vs. 2008 Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,700–4,1502,700–4,1502,700–4,1502,700–4,150
Combined MPG15–2315–2315–2315–23
City / Highway MPG14–21 / 18–2714–21 / 17–2614–21 / 17–2614–21 / 18–26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)386–592386–592386–592386–592
Complaints filed0000Not compared
Recalls issued0000Not compared
Crash-involved complaints0000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0000Not compared
Injuries reported0000Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared6552

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Mazda B Pickup have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mazda B Pickup get?

EPA rates it 15–23 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Mazda B Pickup?

EPA estimates $2,700–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (7)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 5-spd42.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg$2,950423 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD21 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)$2,700 (low)386 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 5-spd63.0LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd63.0LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic 5-spd64.0LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 5-spd64.0L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg (low)17 mpg (low)15 mpg (low)$4,150 (high)592 g/mi (high)
Configuration 7Manual 5-spd64.0L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

Recalls

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.