What's New for 2001 Mazda B-Series
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2001
More power is the big news for the ?01 B-Series. The B4000 boasts a new 4.0-liter SOHC V6, while the B2300 has a more-powerful 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. The flexible-fuel feature on the 3.0-liter V6 has been dropped. To keep up with the additional horsepower, Mazda has made ABS standard on all models. The company has also created a new 4x2 Dual Sport trim level and modified every model's exterior and interior styling. To the chagrin of Troy Lee but probably nobody else, the B-Series Troy Lee edition has been dropped. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2001 Mazda B-Series Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor. The cost to replace the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $54.70 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Door Ajar Switches. The cost to repair the Door Ajar Switches is estimated at $22 for parts and $52 for labor per door as needed. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Mazda B-Series
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