MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mazda B-Series Truck

● Typical for this model
1997 Mazda B-Series Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:37.494Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
52
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Tires

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 1997: 52 complaints 1997 52 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 78 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints
1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 126 complaints 1994 1995: 42 complaints 1996: 55 complaints 1997: 52 complaints 1997 52 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 78 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints
1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1994 1995: 42 complaints 1995 1996: 55 complaints 1996 1997: 52 complaints 1997 52 1998: 67 complaints 1998 1999: 78 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009

1997: 52 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199016
199114
199211
19939
1994126
199542
199655
199752
199867
199978
200058
200137
200228
200321
200424
200516
200611
200737
200811
20094

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Tires

25% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

Power train

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and shift pattern indicator.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-22

Suspension

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

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The vehicle experiences excessive front suspension vibration which caused the tire to wear unevenly, the vehicle has been taken to several facilities to be repaired but he problem still exist, the vehicle ABS light illuminates on and off, the dealer...

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-26

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Visibility

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and switch/wiring.

CRASH
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Dome light will not go off. With the dome light on at night, driver is not able to see outside of the cab. This problem was intermittent at first, beginning in April of 1998. Dealer has been contacted 4 times about the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-03

Also filed under Interior lighting

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-08-26Tires00T005000 Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size P235/75R15, produced at the decatur, Illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size P235/75R15. Operation of these…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on August 29, 2001. However, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.

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  2. R
    2009-12-11Vehicle speed control09V414000 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)…

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Mazda B-Series Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00T005000 · Tires
  • Recall 09V414000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.