1997 Mazda B-Series Truck Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck, 13% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10875985, filed 2016-06, 115,000 miles“While driving at any speed, a loud grinding noise is heard coming from the differential. Problem was reported to the Mazda corporation. The repairs to the differential will be made at owner's expense. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #860519, filed 2000-04“Overdrive light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system, it is difficult to shift from first to second gears. Dealer replaced the solenoid and torque converter, which did not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #842674, filed 1999-08“When driving 30 MPH and upon attempting to change lines gear shift knob came off, causing driver to become destructive which caused him to hit a curve. Consumer noted screw was missing.”
NHTSA complaint #870589, filed 2000-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 21% |
| 2001 | 5 | 14% |
| 2000 | 13 | 22% |
| 1999 | 9 | 12% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mazda B-Series Truck
13 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSuspension
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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