1997 Mazda B-Series Truck Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 25%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 13 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck, 25% of the 52 complaints for this model year.
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.
“This size tire is not under recall but should be. These tires are showing tread separation now. Firestone dealers have told me that I should be very concerned about the condition of my tires but there is nothing they can do for me because they do not qualify for replacement.( DOT number: w29v1pk336 tire size: p265/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #728892, filed 2000-08“Replaced my four firestone wilderness all terrain tires because they were failing. The tires belts were peeling from the tires. Now Mazda corp. Usa operations will not reimburse me for the replacement. Can you please help me? This occured aug. 2000, I mailed Mazda all paperwork. They said denied, wrong purchase date for buying tires. The tires were in layaway, so please contact Mazda(USA). Firestone wilderness a/t p215/75r15”
NHTSA complaint #9004045, filed 2001-09“My vehicle was only a couple of weeks old when the tires started shredding. When I contacted Mazda and firestone, I was told I was at fault for the problem. I was amazed at this attitude since the vehicle was only a couple of weeks old and only had a few hundred miles on it. After much debate with both companies, they agreed to replace the tires. I am reporting this occurence now, because of the latest press regarding the faulty firestone tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #728827, filed 2000-08“While driving at 70mph in right lane on rural highway, I heard a thud and immediately lost control of the truck and was thrown into the left lane almost over the center line. I regained control of the truck and stopped on the side of the road. The tread on the driver back tire was completely peeled off, but the tire had not deflated. The back truck fender and fender guard was completely bent underneath the truck. The fender and guard in front of the tire was bent outward, with the support frame broken and the fender gueard sticking at a 90 degree angle out from the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #750323, filed 2001-08“While driving about 50 MPH could feel a vibration from front tires. Took vehicle to dealer where vehicle was checked and alignment was done. Then, found out that front tires had a belt separation, then replaced. Mazda, b4000 1992, 265/75r15 sl. Tires are firestone wilderness at.”
NHTSA complaint #890355, filed 2001-06Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 11% |
| 2000 | 14 | 24% |
| 1999 | 12 | 15% |
| 1998 | 19 | 28% |
| 1997 | 13 | 25% |
| 1996 | 7 | 13% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1992 | 1 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck
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 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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