1997 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B-Series Truck years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck. That ranks 5th out of 15 B-Series Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (13 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 52owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 13 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 13% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 13% | 6,114 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 10% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% | 33,057 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 300,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 300,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 165,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: Mazda is recalling model year 1995 through 1997 and model year 2001 through 2003 trucks equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds) and/or anti-lock brake system (abs) and manufactured on or before december 5, 2002. A component of the cruise control deactivation switch may deteriorate over time and develop a leak. This occurrence could cause the switch to overheat, smoke or burn which could result in an under hood fire.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners that dealers will install a universal fused jumper harness on the cruise control deactivation switch free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500 option #6.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
At inspection station meyer & sons, 62 sheffield road, egremont, ma 01258: directional lights check; bumpers/fenders check both failed; there is a crack in the driver side rear tail light dome, which does not affect the operation of any lights. There is a large rust spot in the driver side rear…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mazda b-series 4000. While driving at any speed, the clutch failed to operate when attempting to change gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a fractured steel casting located under the steering wheel and behind the clutch…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mazda b4000( n/a). The contact was driving approximately 15 mph proceeding to a traffic stop signal when unexpectedly, smoke expelled underneath the instrument panel and hood area which caused the driver to pull over to the side of the road. A temporary fix was performed…
Front and rear leaf spring support mounts rotted away. *tr
Upon filling mazda 1997 b-2300 truck with gas noticed a stream of fuel leaking under the gas tank inches away from exhaust. This is a very serious fire hazard and want to know what can be done. *jb
Other Mazda B-Series Truck years
← 1996 B-Series Truck · 1998 B-Series Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 B-Series Truck | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 B-Series Truck | 11 | 3 |
| 2007 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 |
| 2006 B-Series Truck | 11 | 6 |
| 2005 B-Series Truck | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 B-Series Truck | 24 | 3 |
| 2003 B-Series Truck | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 B-Series Truck | 28 | 2 |
| 2001 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 |
| 2000 B-Series Truck | 58 | 2 |
| 1999 B-Series Truck | 78 | 2 |
| 1998 B-Series Truck | 67 | 3 |
| 1997 | 52 | 1 |
| 1996 B-Series Truck | 55 | 1 |
| 1995 B-Series Truck | 42 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B-Series Truck model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.