1997 Mazda B-Series Truck Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck, 13% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008332, filed 2003-03, 60,000 miles“A loud noise occurs in the engine compartment and becomes louder as the vehicle heats up. Dealer has not been able to diagnose the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #843572, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 18% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 13% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 44% |
| 1992 | 2 | 18% |
| 1991 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck
13 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
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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