1997 Mazda B-Series Truck Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck, 6% of the 52 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1997 Mazda pickup caught fire while parked. The consumer was informed the fire may have been a result of sticking contacts in the electrical system. Updated 08/28/07.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 19% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 10% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 3 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck
13 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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