1987 Mazda B2000 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Mazda B2000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1987 Mazda B2000. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and seat belts (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system5 63%
- Body and structure2 25%
- Seat belts1 13%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Noticed that fuel was leaking from the seams while filling it up. Could fill fuel tank half way. Suddenly stopped and heard it slash, and then leaked through the seams. Seams seem rusted away.”
NHTSA complaint #860172, filed 2000-04Body and structure: “The frame is cracked on both sides directly across from each other. Location: the center of the first (forward) bed body mount,it is corroded so badly I would be afraid to weld it even using long plates on each side of the box frame. The vehicle is now unusable with the bed pushing up against the cab. I am an automotive enthusiast and business major working in engineering and studying welding and chassis engineering and am competent fabricator with tig, mig and stick processes, I have knowledge about metal and cars.”
NHTSA complaint #706188, filed 1999-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Mazda B2000 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2000/B2200/B2600 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| B2000/B2200/B2600 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| B2000/B2200/B2600 RWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| B2000/B2200/B2600 RWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| B2000/B2200/B2600 RWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| B2000/B2200/B2600 RWD | 2.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| B2000/B2200/B2600 RWD | 2.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 Mazda B2000 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE90091Sector shaft failureClosed · Jun 20, 1990
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Mazda B2000.
Other model years of the Mazda B2000
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 8 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 8 | — | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Mazda B2000 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1987 Mazda B2000 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Mazda B2000 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1987 Mazda B2000 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Mazda B2000 get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Mazda B2000 (B2000/B2200/B2600, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.