1998 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B-Series Truck years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck. That ranks 2nd out of 15 B-Series Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (19 complaints, 28%), typically at around 168,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 67owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 19 | 28% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 19% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 13% | 73,050 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 6% | 103,116 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 78,100 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 128,131 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with a speed control system, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. An interim notice was sent to owners on september 7, 2007, directing them to have the speed deactivation control switch disconnected temporarily. A second notification letter to owners was in february 2008 advising them to return to dealers for installation of the repair part. Owners of affected vehicles who did not receive a phase 2 notice and have not had the recall completed will be notified beginning august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: certain 1998-1998 mazda b-series trucks (b2500, b3000 and b4000) equipped with cruise control and built from january 1998 through march 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
Risk: If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty 4x2 and 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with 4.0l engines. The flexible section of the chassis mounted fuel line that connects to the engine was routed too close to the exhaust manifold. The line could contact the manifold.
Risk: This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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I have a 98 mazda which is made by ford....vin sticker on the door states such. Same as 98 ranger. Both of my rear leaf spring shackles have rusted off so severely that they went through the bed of the truck. The rear end of the frame is rotting off and the spare tire support and tire as well. The…
Have erratic speed speedometer goes up and down as i'm driving can fill power of vehicle goes up and down. Also gas mileage has went from 20 miles to the gallon too 10 mpg. Replaced the speed sensor but didn't help
Other Mazda B-Series Truck years
← 1997 B-Series Truck · 1999 B-Series Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 B-Series Truck | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 B-Series Truck | 11 | 3 |
| 2007 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 |
| 2006 B-Series Truck | 11 | 6 |
| 2005 B-Series Truck | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 B-Series Truck | 24 | 3 |
| 2003 B-Series Truck | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 B-Series Truck | 28 | 2 |
| 2001 B-Series Truck | 37 | 3 |
| 2000 B-Series Truck | 58 | 2 |
| 1999 B-Series Truck | 78 | 2 |
| 1998 | 67 | 3 |
| 1997 B-Series Truck | 52 | 1 |
| 1996 B-Series Truck | 55 | 1 |
| 1995 B-Series Truck | 42 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Owners most often report tires, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B-Series Truck model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.