1998 Dodge B Series Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 115,480miles, 17 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Dodge B Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1998 Dodge B Series. The part named most often is electrical system, with 16 complaints (89% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and steering (1). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 12% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 115,480 miles. Of all complaints, 16 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system16 89%
- Air bags1 5.6%
- Steering1 5.6%
- Body and structure1 5.6%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Verizon communications 1998 Dodge b van with 70591miles. While driving, the driver noticed a smell in the vehicle cab and smoke near the glove compartment. He pulled into a verizon parking lot and went inside to call his mechanic. While inside he was informed that his truck was on fire. He saw flames coming from under the hood, grabbed a fire extinguisher, extinguished the fire, and called the fire department. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075082, filed 2004-06, 70,591 milesAir bags: “Coach is buying vans and converting them to mobile homes. Consumer bought a 98-Dodge-b3500 which was modified to make van a mobile home. The air bag module was replaced and the covers do not fit. The manufacturer will not pay to modify module to make covers fit.”
NHTSA complaint #836522, filed 1999-04Steering: “The contact owns a 1998 Dodge B Series. The contact was reversing 5 MPH when the front driver side and passenger side tires abnormally turned outward in different directions. The contact stated that the frame where the idler arm was mounted showed signs of extreme rust and corrosion. The failure caused the idler arm and frame to separate, compromising the steering. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the frame would need replacing at a cost of $5,000. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,248.”
NHTSA complaint #10400799, filed 2011-05, 143,248 milesMileage when problems were reported
12% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 94,596 and 137,678 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Dodge B Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Dodge B Series.
Other model years of the Dodge B Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18 | 115,480 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 6 | 37,960 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge B Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Dodge B Series have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1998 Dodge B Series as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Dodge B Series is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 16 complaints (89% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1998 Dodge B Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Dodge B Series reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 115,480 miles and the middle half falls between 94,596 and 137,678 miles; 12% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.