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 wheel well. We do not believe a cracked light globe and rust holes should fail the truck inspection!!!
The worst 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Tires12
- Engine7
- Suspension7
- Transmission7
- Lights5
- Visibility5
- Brakes3
- Electrical3
- Seats3
- Airbags2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500 option #6.
Recall number 09V414000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck 91
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâs floor mat to avoid...
- Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources
- The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system
- This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid...
What 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 and brake pedals. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
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 and the vehicle was able to resume operation. During the travel there was complete loss of brake power and the emergency brake was engaged to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact installed a new brake reservoir and deactivation switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was informed that the failure was contributed to the deactivation switch and the technician bleed the brake system. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and there was a recall for the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v414000 (vehiclespeed control: cruise control). The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 165,000
Front and rear leaf spring support mounts rotted away.
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.
The driver's seat back in my mazda pickup truck unexpectedly released falling backwards while driving. Fortunately I was going slowly in a parking lot at the time and there was no loss of control. I found the large torx-head screws that anchor the seat back to the reclining frame had sheared off.
1997 mazda pickup caught fire while parked. *bf the consumer was informed the fire may have been a result of sticking contacts in the electrical system. Updated 08/28/07.
Vehicle was pulling to the right while driving 25 MPH, and then the vehicle stopped while in motion. Vehicle was towed to consumer's house, where consumer discovered that tie rod broke.
Nar 03/05/2003 the consumer experinced severe front suspension vibrations and date the problem the problem has not been corrected by either mazda or ford motor company.
Abs light comes on intermittently. Vehicle has been taken to several dealers. The dealers can not find a problem with the ABS system. If vehicle is stalled an then restarted, ABS light will go off. Check engine light comes on intermittently. Vehicle has been take to 3 dealers. There is no problem. Light seems to come on more often when vehicle is warm. When windshield wipers are turned off, occasionally they will start operating at the highest speed. Takes several tries of turning them on and then off again to make them stop. Front end of vehicle shakes excessively when going down hills and braking. Cracks were found in the catalytic converter when vehicle was purchased in february of 1999. Dome light comes on and stays on. Problem is remedied by removing the fuse for the dome light over night and then replacing the next morning.
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Questions about the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck
Is the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck, 2.4 times a typical B-Series Truck model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Tires, with 12 complaints. Next is engine (7).
How many recalls does the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
What year does the Mazda B-Series Truck have bad tires?
The Mazda B-Series Truck model years with the most tires complaints are 1998 (19 complaints), 2000 (14 complaints) and 1994 (13 complaints).
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