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1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs 1997 Mazda MPV

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1997 Chevrolet Blazer1997 Mazda MPV
NHTSA complaints76822
Recall campaigns31
Service bulletins (TSBs)5967
Investigations20
Crash reports609
Fire reports283
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)16–1915–17
Median reported incident mileage87,948 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet BlazerMazda MPV
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1440
Visibility1290
Power Train1102
Suspension1051
Engine and Engine Cooling935
Electrical System891
Fuel System, Gasoline561
Vehicle Speed Control470

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion410
Stalling260
Brake problems210
Vibration / shaking140
Electrical failures130
Shifting problems90
Check engine light70
Won’t start60

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.