1997 Mazda B-Series Truck Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10101954, filed 2004-12, 150,000 miles“While driving the vehicle about 50 MPH. Consumer bumped the ignition key and turned key to off position, and steering wheel locked with key in it, resulting in loss of control.”
NHTSA complaint #820975, filed 1998-04Steering: other model years
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 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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