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1988 Mazda B2200

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1988 B2200.

The 1988 Mazda B2200 represents the manufacturer's compact pickup offering for that model year, a straightforward work truck configuration that positioned the vehicle among the essential utility vehicles of its era. With zero recalls recorded and only a single owner complaint on file—logged in a generic "Unknown Or Other" category that provides no actionable diagnosis—the 1988 model year stands out as a particularly clean chapter in the B2200's production history, suggesting that whatever quality control measures were in place that year produced a notably trouble-free result for owners.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.7 in
Overall width	66.9 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Wheelbase	118.1 in
Curb weight	2795 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.8 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

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.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Choke System (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 30,000 mi	Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Frame Fasteners (torque) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · EGR Valve (replace) · Emission Control System (inspect) · High Altitude Compensator Filter (replace) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 80,000 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)

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 1988 Mazda B2200 dominate in one area — the unknown or other, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Unknown Or Other1

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 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
008/97	1997-05-19	Equipment	USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
001/97G	1997-04-08	Electrical System	MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *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.

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Frequently asked

Does the 1988 B2200 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.