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1989 Mazda B2200

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1989 B2200.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1989 Mazda B2200, equipped here with a 4-speed automatic transmission, returns EPA fuel economy of 18 city and 23 highway mpg for a 20 mpg combined rating. With only four total owner complaints logged and zero recalls, this model year sits among the more trouble-free entries in the B2200's reliability history, though the issues that did arise concentrated in the engine and engine cooling area. That low complaint volume paired with a clean recall record means the 1989 is a comparatively dependable point in the model's lineage, giving researchers a year where known concerns are few and narrowly focused rather than widespread.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy18/23/20 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.6 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight2665 lb
Track (front / rear)55.1 / 55.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 23 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Choke System (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
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) · EGR Valve (replace) · Emission Control System (inspect) · High Altitude Compensator Filter (replace) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 80,000 miOxygen 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 1989 Mazda B2200 dominate in one area — the engine & engine cooling, 3 of 4 reports (75%), 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 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling 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.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
2
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling3
Seat Belts1

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.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
008/971997-05-19EquipmentUSE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
001/97G1997-04-08Electrical SystemMAINTENANCE 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

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1989 B2200 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the B2200 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.