38 problems have been reported for the 1997 Mazda B2300. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 1997 Mazda B2300. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 7 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Visibility | |
| Interior Lighting | |
| Electrical System | |
| Tire | |
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| Service Brakes | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Air Bag | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Steering | |
| Seats |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1997 Mazda B2300 in 1997.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mazda B2300, the following table can be used to compare the 1997 Mazda B2300 with the Mazda B2300 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1997 B2300 is 38 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Mazda B2300 is 11.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2004 B2300 | |
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